Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Social Media AddictionNCT06189534
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Social Media Addiction, Insomnia, and Family Relationship Among Individuals With Social Media Addiction: A Randomized Control Tria
A study testing Cognitive behavioral therapy in people with Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Social Media Addiction, run by Government College University Faisalabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Objectives This study is designed to investigate the following objectives To manage the social media addiction in order to improve lifestyle, attitude and family relations of the individuals and explore related psychological problems which can arise because of this addiction. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 22 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Social Media Addiction
- What is being tested?
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 150 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 15 Nov 2023to 10 Apr 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 22 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Individuals screened out through social media addiction scale will be used for the experimental study. Both male and female participants will be taken for the study. People with even mild score on social media addiction will be considered eligible for the study. Only people in the age range of 18-22 will be taken as participants in the study
Who cannot join
- Individuals not within the age range of 18-22 will not be taken as participants.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Objectives This study is designed to investigate the following objectives To manage the social media addiction in order to improve lifestyle, attitude and family relations of the individuals and explore related psychological problems which can arise because of this addiction.
To explore the effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) in the management of social media addiction in individuals which is decreasing the health of their lifestyle, attitude and family bonding.
To explain how abusive use of social media can increase the risk of psychological and behavioural problems.
Read the detailed description
A sample of 150 individuals (male and female N=150) was recruited from different universities of Faisalabad for the purpose. A strategy of non-probability sampling of purposive technique was used for the recruitment of sample. The age range for the sample will be 18-22 as young adults and adults was targeted. Firstly individuals were screened out through social media addiction scale from which (n=60) participants were excluded because they did not meet the inclusion criteria of the study. Some participants left because lack of interest. After excluding (n=60) from the study rest of the participants (n=90) were randomized and allocated to experimental (n=45) and control group (n=45). After allocation of participants in the relevant group some participants were lost from the follow up from experimental (n=21) due to decline to participate and control group (n=20) due to lack of interest. Final analysis was conducted on experimental group and (n=24) control group (n=25) for the study.
- Being tested
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Keywords
- Social media addiction, Insomnia, Family bonding, Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Medical subject headings
- Internet Addiction Disorder, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Cognitive behavioral therapyBehavioural
Cognitive behavioral therapy-based interventions were used to manage social media addiction and; to address associated problems with it. Psychoeducation, problem conceptualization, cognitive distortions and belief identification,Time management,Stress and distress management, Emotional and beliefs modification,Priority and Goal setting, Problem solving skills, Social skill training, Emotional and behavioral activation and Relapse prevention are techniques that will be used in the intervention.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Arms of the study | Experimental | Experimental group : participants in experimental group will receive 8-10 sessions of intervention in overall the course of study. Receives: Behavioral: Cognitive behavioral therapy |
| Control group | No intervention | Control group: participants in control group will not receive any sessions of intervention. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Social Media Addiction
Social media addiction scale was used to screen out the participants for eligibility assessment. Participants who will score high on the social media addiction scale will be enrolled
Measured: 4 months
Insomnia severity index
This is 27 item scale which assess the quality of sleep.
Measured: 4
Family relationship scale
Family relationship scale will be used to assess the person and family bonding and it will assess the impact of social media addiction
Measured: 4
Secondary outcomes (1)
Attitude and Belief Scale
This scale will assess the person general attitude and belief when he/she is using social media and being dependant
Measured: 4
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Jan 2024
- Study start15 Nov 2023
- Primary completion1 Feb 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion10 Apr 2024 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Social Media AddictionStudies 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- It was an experimental pre-test post-test research design which investigated the social media addiction, insomnia poor family bonding and effectiveness of cognitive behavior interventions in managing social media addiction.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 150 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Government College University Faisalabad
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Qasir Abbas, Government College University Faisalabad
- Investigators
- Qasir Abbas, PHD, Principal investigator, Government College University Faisalabad
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06189534
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- GovernmentCUF.
- Status last verified
- Dec 2023
- First submitted
- 29 Nov 2023
- Last updated
- 3 Jan 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Jan 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Social Media Addiction, Insomnia, and Family Relationship Among Individuals With Social Media Addiction: A Randomized Control Tria
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06189534
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- GovernmentCUF.
- Keywords
- Social media addiction, Insomnia, Family bonding, Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 150 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Government College University FaisalabadUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Nov 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Feb 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 10 Apr 2024 (estimated)
- First posted
- 3 Jan 2024 (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.
Objectives This study is designed to investigate the following objectives To manage the social media addiction in order to improve lifestyle, attitude and family relations of the individuals and explore related psychological problems which can arise because of this addiction.
To explore the effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) in the management of social media addiction in individuals which is decreasing the health of their lifestyle, attitude and family bonding.
To explain how abusive use of social media can increase the risk of psychological and behavioural problems.
Detailed description
A sample of 150 individuals (male and female N=150) was recruited from different universities of Faisalabad for the purpose. A strategy of non-probability sampling of purposive technique was used for the recruitment of sample. The age range for the sample will be 18-22 as young adults and adults was targeted. Firstly individuals were screened out through social media addiction scale from which (n=60) participants were excluded because they did not meet the inclusion criteria of the study. Some participants left because lack of interest. After excluding (n=60) from the study rest of the participants (n=90) were randomized and allocated to experimental (n=45) and control group (n=45). After allocation of participants in the relevant group some participants were lost from the follow up from experimental (n=21) due to decline to participate and control group (n=20) due to lack of interest. Final analysis was conducted on experimental group and (n=24) control group (n=25) for the study.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- It was an experimental pre-test post-test research design which investigated the social media addiction, insomnia poor family bonding and effectiveness of cognitive behavior interventions in managing social media addiction.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Arms of the study | Experimental | Behavioral: Cognitive behavioral therapyExperimental group : participants in experimental group will receive 8-10 sessions of intervention in overall the course of study. |
| Control group | No intervention | –Control group: participants in control group will not receive any sessions of intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 22 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Individuals screened out through social media addiction scale will be used for the experimental study. Both male and female participants will be taken for the study. People with even mild score on social media addiction will be considered eligible for the study. Only people in the age range of 18-22 will be taken as participants in the study
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Individuals not within the age range of 18-22 will not be taken as participants.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive behavioral therapyCognitive behavioral therapy-based interventions were used to manage social media addiction and; to address associated problems with it. Psychoeducation, problem conceptualization, cognitive distortions and belief identification,Time management,Stress and distress management, Emotional and beliefs modification,Priority and Goal setting, Problem solving skills, Social skill training, Emotional and behavioral activation and Relapse prevention are techniques that will be used in the intervention. | Behavioural | Arms of the study |
Primary outcome
Social Media Addiction
Time frame: 4 months
Social media addiction scale was used to screen out the participants for eligibility assessment. Participants who will score high on the social media addiction scale will be enrolled
Insomnia severity index
Time frame: 4
This is 27 item scale which assess the quality of sleep.
Family relationship scale
Time frame: 4
Family relationship scale will be used to assess the person and family bonding and it will assess the impact of social media addiction
1 secondary outcome
Attitude and Belief Scale
Time frame: 4
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Jan 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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.
Qasir Abbas, PHD principal investigator
Government College University Faisalabad
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Cognitive behavioral therapy in people with Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Social Media Addiction, run by Government College University Faisalabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Jan 2024. 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 Pakistan. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
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?
Social Media Addiction (time frame: 4 months). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 3 Jan 2024.