Investigation of the Effect of Screen Time Before Sleep on Posture Disorders and Dynamic Balance
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-35
SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi
About this trial
The widespread use of electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops has significantly increased screen exposure, especially before sleep. Prolonged screen use may contribute to poor posture by promoting forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and other musculoskeletal problems. In addition, screen exposure before sleep may negatively affect sleep quality and neuromuscular performance, which may in turn influence postural control and balance.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Healthy adults
Aged 18 to 35 years
Willing to participate voluntarily in the study
Disqualifiers
History of orthopedic injury or surgery affecting balance
Use of medications that may affect attention or balance
Refusal to provide informed consent
Trial population
34 healthy volunteers between the ages of 18-35 were included in the study.
Trial design
Design model
Case-control
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Treatments tested in this trial
Pre-sleep screen exposure assessment
Other interventionPre-sleep screen exposure is evaluated using smartphone-based self-reported queries on duration and usage characteristics
Treatment groups
34 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: Healthy young individuals with pre-sleep screen exposure1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Posture Analysis
Evaluation of body alignment including head position, shoulder alignment, spinal curvature, pelvic position, knee alignment, and foot posture from anterior, posterior, and lateral views.
Time frame
Single assessment at baselineSecondary outcomes
1
Star Excursion Balance Test
Dynamic balance performance will be assessed by measuring the maximum reach distance in eight directions while maintaining single-leg stance.
Time frame
Single assessment at baseline2
Duration of pre-sleep screen exposure
The duration of screen exposure within 1 hour before bedtime will be assessed using self-report and recorded in minutes. Higher values indicate longer screen exposure before sleep.
Time frame
Single assessment at baselineSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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