Screen Time Before Sleep and Posture Disorders NCT07541963
Summary
NIH registered NCT07541963, an observational study examining whether pre-sleep screen exposure contributes to poor posture, musculoskeletal problems, and balance deficits. The study assesses forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and neuromuscular performance related to screen use before sleep.
“Prolonged screen use may contribute to poor posture by promoting forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and other musculoskeletal problems.”
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NIH registered a new observational clinical trial on ClinicalTrials.gov. The study investigates the relationship between screen time before sleep and postural disorders, examining forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and balance problems. Participants will undergo pre-sleep screen exposure assessment.
Affected parties include healthcare researchers and institutions conducting musculoskeletal or sleep-related studies. The registry entry has no direct compliance obligations but documents an ongoing public health investigation into technology use and physical health outcomes.
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Investigation of the Effect of Screen Time Before Sleep on Posture Disorders and Dynamic Balance
Observational NCT07541963 Kind: OBSERVATIONAL Apr 21, 2026
Abstract
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.
Conditions: Postural Disorders, Balance Problems
Interventions: Pre-sleep screen exposure assessment
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