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NCT Number: NCT05253950

Technology on the Occurrence of Muscoskeletal Disorders in Students

To investgate the long use of electronic devices that forces the person to adopt an uncomfortable posture which leads to the appearance of musculoskeletal disorders such as neck pain, thoracic pain, back pain and tendonitis of the upper extremities due to writing messages and especially when the person uses only one hand.

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Key information

Conditions

Pain, Chronic Behavior Behavior, Addictive Chronic Pain Compulsive Behavior Impulsive Behavior Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Posture Disorders in Children Signs and Symptoms

Age range

15 year–17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Thessaly

Lamía, Central Macedonia, 35100, Greece

About this study

Due to the uncontrolled use of electronic devices, the purpose of this research is to initially prove that the long-term use of electronic devices is a factor in the occurrence of pain in the musculoskeletal system in students of A '& B' of High school. A secondary question of the present study is the hypothesis that adopting the wrong posture while using smart devices plays an important role in the onset of symptoms in one or more parts of the body. Finally, the third research question of the present study concerns whether long-term use of electronic devices is responsible for reducing physical activity in students.

In order to prove the positive correlation between technology and musculoskeletal disorders but also to answer the above questions, a questionnaire was distributed online to one hundred and twenty students of A '& B' Lyceum from all over Greece, which was promoted online. More specifically, the questionnaire included questions from two standard questionnaires, the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) and the Nordic Muscuskeletal Questionnaire (NQS).In addition they completed a medical history and supplementary questions about their physical condition and the attitudes they adopt when using electronic devices.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • without psychiatric disorders
  • attended the A & B High School

Exclusion criteria

  • undergone surgery on the musculoskeletal system

Treatment and study plan

Questionnaire

Other

answered questions from two standard questionnaires the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) which examines students' dependence on the internet and the Nordic Muscuskeletal Questionnaire (NQS) which examines the onset of symptoms from the musculoskeletal system

Primary outcomes

  1. Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NQS)

    Time frame: 1 day

    Long-term use of electronic devices in the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders on neck pain, on shoulder pain, on hip pain, on knees pain, on fingers pain

  2. Internet Addiction Test (IAT)

    Time frame: 1 day

    Incorrect posture and long use of electronic devices as a cause of musculoskeletal disorders, during the use of the mobile phone in a sitting position, in lying down and in standing position.

  3. Internet Addiction Test (IAT)

    Time frame: 1 day

    Low physical condition and long use of electronic devices

  4. Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NGS)

    Time frame: 1 day

    Investigation of pain treatment of students who reported symptoms in the musculoskeletal system by medical help or medication to treat pain.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Thessaly

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Technology on the Occurrence of Muscoskeletal Disorders in Students of A&B

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Feb 24, 2022
Registry last updated
Feb 24, 2022

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