Plain-English translation of NCT07627542 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This research study is exploring a practical question: does heavy smartphone use make neck problems worse for people living with rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis? Researchers will compare three groups—people with rheumatoid arthritis, people with ankylosing spondylitis, and healthy volunteers—to see how smartphone habits relate to neck posture, strength, balance, and neck disability.
Many people spend hours every day looking down at their phones, which can strain the neck and create a 'forward head posture.' This study wants to understand whether this is an extra concern for people whose arthritis already affects their joints and spine, so doctors can give better advice about technology use and neck health.
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You will visit the rheumatology clinic once for a single session lasting a few hours. A physical therapist will ask you questions about your health, smartphone use, and daily habits, then measure your neck posture using a special tool, test your balance, check the strength of your tongue and neck muscles, and have you complete two short questionnaires about neck disability and smartphone use. There are no follow-up visits or treatments—this is purely an observational study to gather information.
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Turkey (Türkiye)