The effect of cell phone usage on cervical spinal alignment

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Jamie L. Bradbury, MD

Primary Investigator

Enrolling By Invitation
18 years - 100 years
All
Phase N/A
20 participants needed
1 Location

Brief description of study

What is the purpose of this study?

Review the alignment parameters of previously obtained cervical x-rays and compare with daily cell phone usage reports from patients based upon recorded time on their phone as well as survey questions from the patients.

THIS STUDY IS ENROLLING BY INVITATION ONLY -  A retrospective review of x-rays of patients that have come to the Neurosurgery (NUS) clinic and to measure accepted cervical spinal alignment parameters will be used to identify potential participants. The patients identified as having cervical spinal alignment outside the accepted parameters will be contacted to provide the daily usage of their phone based upon data stored on their device. These patients will be contacted by phone by study personnel who would explain the study and ask if they would like to participate.

Detailed description of study

What will happen during the study?

  • Participants will answer a few survey questions and upload screen shots from their phone showing cell phone usage.
  • Detailed instructions for uploading cell phone screen time usage is included in the survey along with examples illustrating the process.
  • Participants will be asked to upload one time since multiple screenshots can be uploaded per survey. 

 

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Cervical spinal alignment abnormality
  • Age: 18 years - 100 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion criteria

  • Age over 18 years.
  • Cervical spine x-ray obtained by patient visiting the NUS department.  

Exclusion criteria

  • Patient without cell phone that records time usage.  
  • X-ray obtained in a collar.  
  • Cervical fracture within the last 3 months.

Updated on 07 May 2025. Study ID: SNEU-IIR-CELL-PHONE-USAGE, 26310
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Interested in the study?

This study is accepting only persons who receive care at a certain clinic or doctor or who are part of an invited group. Questions about this study can be directed to the study team listed in the description or contact your doctor to see if you are eligible.

Accepting Referrals by Invitation Only