Smartphone AddictionNCT05952362
The Effect of Smartphone Addiction and Mental Fatigue on Working Memory in University Students
An observational study of Smartphone Addiction and Mental Fatigue, run by Kutahya Health Sciences University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of smartphone addiction and mental fatigue on working memory in university students. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Smartphone Addiction, Mental Fatigue
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Jun 2023to 7 Nov 2023
- 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 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: 120 university students
Who may be able to join
- Being a university student
- Be between the ages of 18-25
- Using a smartphone for at least one hour a day
Who cannot join
- Having musculoskeletal pain
- Having had surgery in the last 6 months
- Decline to participate in the study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of smartphone addiction and mental fatigue on working memory in university students.
Read the detailed description
University students who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be informed about the study and the participants who agree to participate in the study will be given the Turkish version of "Smartphone Addiction Scale", ''Mental Fatigue Scale'' and "Working Memory Questionnaire" tests, respectively. 120 university students will included in the study. To evaluate between correlation of tests will used to correlation analysis tests. In addition, it will be investigated whether there is a difference between 1.2.3 and 4th grades in terms of Smartphone Addiction, Mental Fatigue Scale and Working Memory Questionnaire
- Conditions
- Smartphone Addiction, Mental Fatigue
- Keywords
- working memory, mental fatigue, smartphone addiction
- Medical subject headings
- Internet Addiction Disorder, Mental Fatigue
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Working Memory Questionnaire
The Working Memory Questionnaire (WMQ) is a self-administered scale proposed by Vallat-Azouvi. It assesses the three different working memory domains (memory storage, attention, and executive functions). It consists of 30 questions, each scored on a five-point Likert-type scale ranging from 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely). The total score varies between 0 and 120. Higher scores represent more memory difficulties/complaints.
Measured: Baseline (First assessment)
Secondary outcomes (2)
Smartphone Addicition Scale-Short Version
This instrument to examine smartphone addiction was developed by Kwon et al. This scale consisted of six factors with ten items each, rated using the six-point Likert scale (1: strongly disagree, 2: disagree, 3: weakly disagree, 4: weakly agree, 5: agree, and 6: strongly agree).
Measured: Baseline (First assessment)
Mental Fatigue Scale
The Mental Fatigue Scale (MFS) is a 15-item questionnaire that specifically evaluates mental fatigue. It includes affective, cognitive and sensory symptoms, duration of sleep and daytime variation in symptom severity. It has a 7-point Likert-type scale and is scored between 0 and 3. A rating of 0 indicates normal function, 1 slight problem, 2 significant problems and 3 maximum problems. There are also items such as 0.5, 1.5, 2.5 for marking when individuals fall between 2 items (0.5, 1.5, 2.5). The total score of the scale is obtained by summing the scores of the first 14 questions. The last question is evaluated as yes or no. The scores range from 0 to 42 and 0-10 indicates no mental fatigue problem, 10.5-14.5 indicates slight mental fatigue, 15-20 indicates fairly serious mental fatigue, and ≥ 20.5 indicates serious mental fatigue
Measured: Baseline (First assessment)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Jul 2023
- Study start15 Jun 2023
- Primary completion7 Nov 2023
- Study completion7 Nov 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Smartphone AddictionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Kutahya Health Sciences UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Lütfiye AKKURT, PhD, Study director, Kutahya Health Sciences UniversityCihan Caner AKSOY, PhD, Principal investigator, Kutahya Health Sciences University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05952362
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2023/07-08
- Status last verified
- Jul 2023
- First submitted
- 11 Jul 2023
- Last updated
- 9 Nov 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 9 Nov 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Smartphone Addiction and Mental Fatigue on Working Memory in University Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05952362
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2023/07-08
- Conditions
- Smartphone Addiction, Mental Fatigue
- Keywords
- working memory, mental fatigue, smartphone addiction
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jun 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 7 Nov 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 7 Nov 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Jul 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 aim of this study is to investigate the effects of smartphone addiction and mental fatigue on working memory in university students.
Detailed description
University students who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be informed about the study and the participants who agree to participate in the study will be given the Turkish version of "Smartphone Addiction Scale", ''Mental Fatigue Scale'' and "Working Memory Questionnaire" tests, respectively. 120 university students will included in the study. To evaluate between correlation of tests will used to correlation analysis tests. In addition, it will be investigated whether there is a difference between 1.2.3 and 4th grades in terms of Smartphone Addiction, Mental Fatigue Scale and Working Memory Questionnaire
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- 120 university students
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Being a university student
- Be between the ages of 18-25
- Using a smartphone for at least one hour a day
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Having musculoskeletal pain
- Having had surgery in the last 6 months
- Decline to participate in 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.
Primary outcome
Working Memory Questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline (First assessment)
The Working Memory Questionnaire (WMQ) is a self-administered scale proposed by Vallat-Azouvi. It assesses the three different working memory domains (memory storage, attention, and executive functions). It consists of 30 questions, each scored on a five-point Likert-type scale ranging from 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely). The total score varies between 0 and 120. Higher scores represent more memory difficulties/complaints.
2 secondary outcomes
Smartphone Addicition Scale-Short Version
Time frame: Baseline (First assessment)
Mental Fatigue Scale
Time frame: Baseline (First assessment)
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 9 Nov 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.
Lütfiye AKKURT, PhD study director
Kutahya Health Sciences University
Cihan Caner AKSOY, PhD principal investigator
Kutahya Health Sciences University
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 Smartphone Addiction and Mental Fatigue, run by Kutahya Health Sciences 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 3 inclusion and 3 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 9 Nov 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?
Working Memory Questionnaire (time frame: Baseline (First assessment)). 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 9 Nov 2023.