Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University
Balıkesir, Turkey, 10200, Turkey (Türkiye)
Completed
NCT Number: NCT06824090
Tonus, Stiffness and Elasticity of Hand and Wrist Muscles in Smartphone Addiction
The aim of this study was to investigate the tonus, stiffness and elasticity of the hand and wrist muscles in intensive smartphone use.
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Conditions
Age range
18 year–30 year
Sex eligibility
Female
Study type
Observational
Primary location
About this study
Consent was obtained from the students with the 'Informed Voluntary Consent Form' and the sociodemographic data of the students were recorded on the previously prepared Descriptive Data Form. The students were asked to fill out the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form. Before starting the clinical evaluation, anamnesis was taken from the students and their general health status, phone usage time (minutes) and exclusion criteria were questioned. Myotone evaluations of the tenar region, flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris, extensor digitorum, extensor carpi radialis and extensor carpi ulnaris muscles were performed. Then, the standard grip strength of the dominant and non-dominant side hand was evaluated with Saehan hand dynamometer and the lateral grip strength of the thumb was evaluated with Saehan pinchmeter.
Who can participate
Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
- To study at Bandirma Onyedi Eylül University
- Students between the ages of 18-30 years, whose voluntary consent was obtained and who use smartphones
Exclusion criteria
- Individuals with musculoskeletal system problems such as fractures of the hand, fingers and upper extremities, rheumatoid disease with evidence of systemic, specific pathological conditions
- Individuals who have undergone any surgical operation related to hand, finger and upper extremity problems
- Individuals who have received hand, finger and upper extremity related physiotherapy and rehabilitation services in less than 6 months
- Individuals with diagnosed psychiatric illness.
Treatment and study plan
Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form
OtherSmartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form: In our study, the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form will be filled out in order to evaluate the intensity of smartphone use of students, and the daily duration of smartphone use will be recorded. The scale is a 6-point Likert-type scale consisting of 10 items used to measure the risk of smartphone addiction. Scores obtained from the scale vary between 10-60 and an increase in the score indicates an increased risk for smartphone addiction. The cut-off score of the scale was determined as 31 for men and 33 for women. In the Turkish validity and reliability study, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was found to be 0.86.
Hand Grip Strength Assessment
OtherHand grip strength was measured with 'Saehan Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer'. Participants were informed about the correct holding position and use of the instrument. In the measured arm, the position of 90̊ flexion from the elbow joint and completely adjacent to the body was used. The participant's hand was placed in the second grip position of the dynamometer and asked to make the strongest grip he/she could make, right and left measurements were taken.
Finger Lateral Grip Strength Assessment
OtherFinger lateral grip strength was measured with 'Saehan Hydraulic pinch gauge'. Participants were informed about the correct holding position and use of the instrument. While the participant was sitting on a chair with arms supported, the shoulder was adjacent to the trunk and neutral, the elbow joint was in 90 ̊ flexion, the forearm was neutral, the wrist was in 0-30 ̊ extension and 0-15 ̊ ulnar deviation. Right and left finger lateral grip measurements were taken.
Myoton Assessment
OtherMyoton PRO device was used to objectively evaluate the biomechanical properties of the hand and wrist muscles such as tone, stiffness and elasticity. Tenar region, flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris, extensor digitorum, extensor carpi radialis and extensor carpi ulnaris muscles were evaluated bilaterally. Three measurements were recorded at one second intervals and the mean value was used for analysis.
Primary outcomes
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Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form
Time frame: May 1, 2024- January 1, 2025
Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form: In our study, the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form will be filled out in order to evaluate the intensity of smartphone use of students, and the daily duration of smartphone use will be recorded. The scale is a 6-point Likert-type scale consisting of 10 items used to measure the risk of smartphone addiction. Scores obtained from the scale vary between 10-60 and an increase in the score indicates an increased risk for smartphone addiction. The cut-off score of the scale was determined as 31 for men and 33 for women. In the Turkish validity and reliability study, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was found to be 0.86.
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Hand grip strength assessment
Time frame: May 1, 2024- January 1, 2025
Hand grip strength was measured with 'Saehan Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer'. Participants were informed about the correct holding position and use of the instrument. In the measured arm, the position of 90̊ flexion from the elbow joint and completely adjacent to the body was used. The participant's hand was placed in the second grip position of the dynamometer and asked to make the strongest grip he/she could make, right and left measurements were taken.
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Finger lateral grip strength assessment
Time frame: May 1, 2024- January 1, 2025
Finger lateral grip strength was measured with 'Saehan Hydraulic pinch gauge'. Participants were informed about the correct holding position and use of the instrument. While the participant was sitting on a chair with arms supported, the shoulder was adjacent to the trunk and neutral, the elbow joint was in 90 ̊ flexion, the forearm was neutral, the wrist was in 0-30 ̊ extension and 0-15 ̊ ulnar deviation. Right and left finger lateral grip measurements were taken.
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Myoton assessment
Time frame: May 1, 2024- January 1, 2025
Myoton PRO device was used to objectively evaluate the biomechanical properties of the hand and wrist muscles such as tone, stiffness and elasticity. Tenar region, flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris, extensor digitorum, extensor carpi radialis and extensor carpi ulnaris muscles were evaluated bilaterally. Three measurements were recorded at one second intervals and the mean value was used for analysis.
Sponsors and collaborators
Lead sponsor
Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University
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Registry information
Official study title
Investigation of Tonus, Stiffness and Elasticity of Hand and Wrist Muscles in Intensive Smartphone Use
Important dates
- Study start
- 2024
- Primary completion
- 2025
- Study completion
- 2025
- First posted
- Feb 13, 2025
- Registry last updated
- Feb 13, 2025
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