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Impact Of Smartphone Usage On Spinal Curvatures In Post Puberty Adolescents

Impact Of Smartphone Usage On Thoracic And Lumbar Curvatures In Post Puberty Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/07/091158
Enrollment
133
Registered
2025-07-18
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Nil: Nil Intervention3: Nil: Nil Intervention4: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, Nitte Deemed to be University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Post puberty adolescents boys and girls aged between 12 and 16 year Use of smartphone above 4 hours Adolescents who wear spectacles

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Adolescents with fixed deformities of spine Adolescents who are diagnosed with any neurological or psychiatrist issues Adolescents who carry bag packs more than 20% weight

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Flexible Ruler : To assess thoracic and lumbar curvaturesTimepoint: Flexible ruler will be used at baseline—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Bubble inclinometer : To record thoracic kyphosis & lumbar lordosis anglesTimepoint: A bubble inclinometer will be used at baseline—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Rakesh Krishna Kovela

Nitte institute of physiotherapy

rakesh.krishna@nitte.edu.in7204346274

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026