Addictive BehaviorNCT05858866
The Effects of Smartphone Addiction on Physical Activity, Fatigue and Sleep Quality of University Students
An observational study of Addictive Behavior, run by Suleyman Demirel University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The increasing rate of usage of smartphones ushers in various health problems and smartphone addiction. In the literature, the research focused mainly on the relationship between smartphone addiction and depression, anxiety and musculoskeletal system problems; however, the number of studies on fatigue was limited. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Addictive Behavior
- What is being tested?
- Piper Fatigue Scale
- How many people
- 322 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 4 Feb 2020to 12 Aug 2021
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 30 years
- All sexes
- Adult
Study population: University Students
Who may be able to join
- The students who volunteered to participate in the study after being informed about the aims and procedures of the study.
Who cannot join
- The students who didnot volunteered to participate in the study after being informed about the aims and procedures of the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi
Isparta, Merkez, 32200
About this study
The increasing rate of usage of smartphones ushers in various health problems and smartphone addiction. In the literature, the research focused mainly on the relationship between smartphone addiction and depression, anxiety and musculoskeletal system problems; however, the number of studies on fatigue was limited. We believe that this paper will be of interest to the readers of your journal because it adds information about the effect of smartphone addiction on physical activity, on sleep quality and especially on fatigue.
Read the detailed description
This cross-sectional study was conducted with the participation of 322 students attending the Faculty of Health Sciences at Süleyman Demirel University. The participants were given the socio-demographic characteristics form, developed by the researchers according to the literature review. They were also given the evaluation form, which surveys some variables related to smartphones, as well as the short version of the Smartphone Addiction Scale Short Version (SAS-SV), the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Piper Fatigue Scale (PFS).
- Conditions
- Addictive Behavior
- Being tested
- Piper Fatigue Scale
- Medical subject headings
- Behavior, Addictive
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Piper Fatigue ScaleOther
Also called Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Physical Activity
The Piper Fatigue Scale (PFS) was developed by Piper et al. to measure fatigue in a multi-dimensional manner. The scale assesses the behavioural, affective, sensory and cognitive/mood attributes of fatigue and contains 22 items and 5 open-ended questions. Each item is scored between 0 and 10 using a Visual Analogue Scale. Sub-scale scores are obtained by dividing the scores from the sub-scale items by the number of the items in the sub-scale. The same method is used to calculate the total score
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Smartphone-addicted group | university sdudents Receives: Other: Piper Fatigue Scale | |
| non-smartphone-addicted group | university sdudents Receives: Other: Piper Fatigue Scale |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Short Version of the Smartphone Addiction Scale Short Version
Measured: 02.01.2021
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 May 2023
- Study start4 Feb 2020
- Primary completion24 Mar 2021
- Study completion12 Aug 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Addictive BehaviorStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 322 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Tahir Keskin , Pt, MSc, Suleyman Demirel University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05858866
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SuleymanDUtahirkeskin02
- Status last verified
- May 2023
- First submitted
- 5 May 2023
- Last updated
- 15 May 2023
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 May 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of Smartphone Addiction on Physical Activity, Fatigue and Sleep Quality of University Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05858866
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SuleymanDUtahirkeskin02
- Conditions
- Addictive Behavior
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 322 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 4 Feb 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 24 Mar 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 12 Aug 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 May 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The increasing rate of usage of smartphones ushers in various health problems and smartphone addiction. In the literature, the research focused mainly on the relationship between smartphone addiction and depression, anxiety and musculoskeletal system problems; however, the number of studies on fatigue was limited. We believe that this paper will be of interest to the readers of your journal because it adds information about the effect of smartphone addiction on physical activity, on sleep quality and especially on fatigue.
Detailed description
This cross-sectional study was conducted with the participation of 322 students attending the Faculty of Health Sciences at Süleyman Demirel University. The participants were given the socio-demographic characteristics form, developed by the researchers according to the literature review. They were also given the evaluation form, which surveys some variables related to smartphones, as well as the short version of the Smartphone Addiction Scale Short Version (SAS-SV), the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Piper Fatigue Scale (PFS).
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Smartphone-addicted group | – | Other: Piper Fatigue Scaleuniversity sdudents |
| non-smartphone-addicted group | – | Other: Piper Fatigue Scaleuniversity sdudents |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- University Students
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- The students who volunteered to participate in the study after being informed about the aims and procedures of the study.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- The students who didnot volunteered to participate in the study after being informed about the aims and procedures of the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Piper Fatigue ScaleAlso: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Physical ActivityThe Piper Fatigue Scale (PFS) was developed by Piper et al. to measure fatigue in a multi-dimensional manner. The scale assesses the behavioural, affective, sensory and cognitive/mood attributes of fatigue and contains 22 items and 5 open-ended questions. Each item is scored between 0 and 10 using a Visual Analogue Scale. Sub-scale scores are obtained by dividing the scores from the sub-scale items by the number of the items in the sub-scale. The same method is used to calculate the total score | Other | Smartphone-addicted group, non-smartphone-addicted group |
Primary outcome
Short Version of the Smartphone Addiction Scale Short Version
Time frame: 02.01.2021
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 May 2023.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Addictive Behavior, run by Suleyman Demirel University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 May 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Short Version of the Smartphone Addiction Scale Short Version (time frame: 02.01.2021). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 May 2023.