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Smartphone Addiction, Posture and Breathing Control in University Students

NCT07615322 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 300

Last updated 2026-05-29

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Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of smartphone addiction on postural problems and breathing control in healthy university students.

Excessive smartphone use has been associated with forward head posture, thoracic postural changes, and musculoskeletal complaints. These postural alterations may negatively influence respiratory biomechanics and breathing control. However, the relationship between smartphone addiction, postural deterioration, and dysfunctional breathing symptoms has not been comprehensively investigated.

Participants will complete questionnaires assessing smartphone addiction and breathing control, and posture will be evaluated using the New York Posture Rating Chart. Binary logistic regression analysis will be performed to determine whether smartphone addiction independently predicts postural problems. Additionally, multiple linear regression analyses will be conducted to examine the association between smartphone addiction, posture, and breathing control.

Conditions

  • Smartphone Addiction
  • Postural Disorders
  • Dysfunctional Breathing

Interventions

OTHER

Observational Assessment

Participants will complete questionnaires assessing smartphone addiction, physical activity level, and breathing control. Postural assessment will be performed using the New York Posture Rating Chart. The study will investigate the association between smartphone addiction, postural problems, and breathing control in university students.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul Medeniyet University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • EMEL METE · Istanbul Medeniyet University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-04-05
Primary Completion
2026-06-05
Completion
2026-06-20

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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