Comparing neck and jaw posture in young adults with and without text neck
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares neck and jaw alignment in young adults with and without 'text neck' syndrome (posture from looking down at phones). It aims to see how these posture differences might affect the jaw joint, which could help guide better prevention and treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are a university student between 18 and 24 years old.
- You may be in either group: one with noticeable 'text neck' posture or one with mild posture—both are needed.
- You should be generally healthy and able to take part.
- You must not have had neck surgery or recent neck/jaw trauma (within 3 months).
- You must not be in active orthodontic treatment or on neck/jaw medications (within 3 months), and no psychiatric diagnosis.
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