Smartphone Use, Posture, and Breathing in University Students

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This cross-sectional study will assess healthy university students aged 18–35 to see if smartphone addiction relates to postural changes and breathing control. Participants will complete surveys on smartphone use and breathing function, and posture will be measured with the New York Posture Rating Chart. Data will be analyzed with logistic and linear regression to identify independent associations while adjusting for factors like age, sex, BMI, smoking, and usage duration. The goal is to understand potential musculoskeletal and respiratory implications of excessive smartphone use in young adults. The study will be conducted April to September 2026 at Istanbul Medeniyet University in Istanbul, with informed consent obtained from all participants.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 18 and 35 years
* Smartphone user
* Ability to stand independently
* Ability to perform activities of daily living independently
* Ability to understand assessment instructions
* Voluntary participation with signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* • History of fracture

  * Cardiovascular disease
  * Pulmonary disease
  * Neurological or orthopedic disorders affecting posture or breathing
  * Inability to understand instructions

Where it's running

• Emel Mete
  Maltepe, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Emel Mete — Istanbul Medeniyet University

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.