| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/03/105191 [Registered on: 02/03/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
10/03/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
No |
| Type of Trial |
Observational |
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Type of Study
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Cross Sectional Study |
| Study Design |
Other |
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Public Title of Study
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Comparison of Neck Muscle Endurance and Hand Strength Between Male and Female College Students Using Smartphones |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Gender-Based Comparison of Smartphone Usage on Neck Muscle Endurance, Hand Grip Strength and Pinch Strength among College-Going Students |
| Trial Acronym |
NIL |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Afsar Alam |
| Designation |
Student Investigator |
| Affiliation |
Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute Of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation |
| Address |
Department Of Physiotherapy Room Number B34 Maharishi
Markandeshwar (Deemed To Be University) Mullana Ambala
Haryana 133207
Ambala
HARYANA
133207
India
Ambala HARYANA 133207 India |
| Phone |
8271604034 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
afsaralam05631@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Bhawna Vats |
| Designation |
BPT MPT Sports Rehabilitation |
| Affiliation |
Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute Of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation |
| Address |
Department Of Physiotherapy Room Number B34 Maharishi
Markandeshwar (Deemed To Be University) Mullana Ambala
Haryana 133207
Ambala
HARYANA
133207
India
Ambala HARYANA 133207 India |
| Phone |
9671237316 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
bhawna.vats@mmumullana.org |
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Details of Contact Person Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Bhawna Vats |
| Designation |
BPT MPT Sports Rehabilitation |
| Affiliation |
Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute Of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation |
| Address |
Department Of Physiotherapy Room Number B34 Maharishi
Markandeshwar (Deemed To Be University) Mullana Ambala
Haryana 133207
Ambala
HARYANA
133207
India
Ambala HARYANA 133207 India |
| Phone |
9671237316 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
bhawna.vats@mmumullana.org |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Mullana Ambala Haryana 133207 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Mullana Ambala |
| Address |
MMDU Mullana Ambala Haryana 133207 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Private medical college |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Dr Bhawna Vats |
Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research |
Department Of
Physiotherapy Room
Number B34 Maharishi
Markandeshwar
(Deemed To Be
University) Mullana
Ambala Haryana
133207
Ambala, HARYANA Ambala HARYANA |
9671237316
bhawna.vats@mmumullana.org |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| MAHARISHI MARKANDESHWAR INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SSCIENCE & RESEARCH |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
Smartphone Users More Than One Year |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
NIL |
NIL |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
35.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Male and female college going students.
Age group between 18 to 25 years.
Regular smartphone users (minimum 1 to 2 hours per day).
Students who have been using smartphones for at least 1 year.
Willing to participate and sign informed consent form. |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
age less than 18 yrs & more than 35 yrs ,history of neurological or musculoskeletal disorders, recent upper limb or cervical injury, unwilling to consent form. |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Not Applicable |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Hand Grip Strength: – Jamar Dynamometer
Pinch Strength: – Pinch Gauge
Neck Muscle Endurance: – Flexor & Extensor Endurance Tests
Smartphone Addiction Scale:– Short Version (SAS–SV) |
Baseline |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="128" Sample Size from India="128"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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15/03/2026 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0" Months="6" Days="0" |
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Open to Recruitment |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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This study aims to compare smartphone usage and its effect on neck muscle endurance hand grip strength and pinch strength among male and female college going students. Excessive smartphone use has increased in young adults and may lead to reduced muscle endurance altered posture and decreased hand function. Prolonged neck flexion posture during smartphone use can influence cervical muscle performance and repetitive hand activities may affect grip and pinch strength.This observational cross sectional study will include college students aged 18 to 25 years who are regular smartphone users. Smartphone usage duration will be recorded using a structured questionnaire Neck muscle endurance will be assessed using standard endurance testing procedures Hand grip strength will be measured using a handheld dynamometer and pinch strength will be measured using a pinch gauge. Measurements will be taken in a standardized position to ensure accuracy The study will compare the outcomes between male and female students to identify any gender based differences. The findings may help in understanding the musculoskeletal impact of smartphone usage in young adults and may assist in developing preventive strategies and awareness programs to reduce future risk of neck and upper limb problems. |