AdolescenceNCT06468839
The Effect of Addiction Management Training on Digital Addiction and Psychological Resilience in Secondary School Students: A Randomised Controlled Trial
A study testing addiction management training in people with Adolescence and Digital Addiction, run by Ankara University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to examine the effect of an addiction management programme, applied to sixth-grade middle school students at high risk of digital addiction on digital addiction and psychological resilience. In this study, sixth-grade students' digital addiction risks were first assessed through a questionnaire. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 11 to 12 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Adolescence, Digital Addiction
- What is being tested?
- addiction management training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 80 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 18 Mar 2024to 13 Jun 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 11 to 12 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Volunteering to participate in the research Being a 6th-grade student in middle school. Being 11 or 12 age. Being able to read, understand, and speak Turkish fluently. Having no auditory or cognitive impairments that would hinder participation. Scoring 65 or above on the Digital Addiction Scale for Children (DASC).- Having voluntary consent provided by both the student and their legal guardian (parental consent)
Who cannot join
- Scoring below 65 on the Digital Addiction Scale for Children (DASC) during the initial screening
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This study aims to examine the effect of an addiction management programme, applied to sixth-grade middle school students at high risk of digital addiction on digital addiction and psychological resilience. In this study, sixth-grade students' digital addiction risks were first assessed through a questionnaire. A parallel group, randomized controlled experimental design was used in the research. According to the power analysis results, it was determined that the sample size should be at least 72 people. Due to possible losses, 10% more participants were accepted into the study, and 80 students who met the inclusion criteria were assigned to the intervention n=40 and control n=40 groups. The study will utilize personal information forms, the Digital Addiction Scale for Children, and the Child and Adolescent Psychological Resilience Scale. The data collection process will be conducted in three stages: pre-test, post-test, and 1-month follow-up test.
Read the detailed description
The intervention group will undergo a six-session addiction management training programme.The control group will not receive any training.
- Conditions
- Adolescence, Digital Addiction
- Being tested
- addiction management training
- Keywords
- emotional freedom tecnique, digital addiction, nursing, resilience
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
addiction management trainingBehavioural
Addiction management training will be provided to the experimental group. This training programme consisted of a combination of structured training on digital addiction and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). The intervention comprised a total of six sessions (each lasting 40 minutes), held once a week.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| The Addiction Management Training | Experimental | The Addiction Management Training consists of 6 sessions and will be applied to the intervention group. Receives: Behavioral: addiction management training |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants only responded to the data collection forms. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Digital Addiction Scale for Children
The Digital Addiction Scale for Children was developed by Hawi et al. (2019). The Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by Kaçmaz et al. (2023). The scale was developed in accordance with DSM-5 criteria.
The instrument consists of 25 items and two subscales:
Intrapersonal (tolerance, withdrawal, mental preoccupation, mood modification) Interpersonal relationships (problems, conflict, lying, substitution, relapse)
Each item is rated on a Likert-type scale. Higher scores indicate higher levels of digital addiction symptoms.
Measured: before the intervention, six weeks after the start of intervention, four weeks after implementation of the intervention
Secondary outcomes (1)
Child and Adolescent Psychological Resilience Scale (CYRM-12)
The Child and Adolescent Psychological Resilience Scale (CYRM-12) is a 12-item self-report instrument derived from the original 28-item version developed by Liebenberg et al. (2012). The short form was developed by Liebenberg et al. (2013). The Turkish adaptation was conducted by Arslan (2015).
The scale has a single-factor structure and consists of 12 items. Items are rated on a 5-point Likert-type scale ranging from 1 (does not describe me at all) to 5 (describes me completely).
Total scores range from 12 to 60. Higher total scores reflect higher levels of psychological resilience.
Measured: before the intervention, six weeks after the start of intervention, one months after implementation of the intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Jun 2024
- Study start18 Mar 2024
- Primary completion22 Apr 2024
- Study completion13 Jun 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AdolescenceStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ankara 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants were divided into two parallel groups: the intervention group and the control group. The intervention group will undertake a six-week addiction management programme comprising six group sessions (each lasting 40 minutes), which combines training on digital addiction and psychological resilience with Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT).Interventions will be conducted once a week. The control group will not receive any experimental intervention. They will continue with the standard school curriculum. Both groups will be assessed simultaneously in three phases: pre-test (at baseline), post-test (immediately after the 6-week intervention), and 1-month follow-up.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Senem Celik Yavuz, Ankara University
- Investigators
- Ayfer TEZEL, professor, Study director, Ankara University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06468839
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ANKARAUNIVERSITY-001
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 16 Jun 2024
- Last updated
- 9 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- 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 9 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Addiction Management Training on Digital Addiction and Psychological Resilience in Secondary School Students: A Randomised Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06468839
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ANKARAUNIVERSITY-001
- Conditions
- Adolescence, Digital Addiction
- Keywords
- emotional freedom tecnique, digital addiction, nursing, resilience
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 18 Mar 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 22 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 13 Jun 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 Jun 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.
This study aims to examine the effect of an addiction management programme, applied to sixth-grade middle school students at high risk of digital addiction on digital addiction and psychological resilience. In this study, sixth-grade students' digital addiction risks were first assessed through a questionnaire. A parallel group, randomized controlled experimental design was used in the research. According to the power analysis results, it was determined that the sample size should be at least 72 people. Due to possible losses, 10% more participants were accepted into the study, and 80 students who met the inclusion criteria were assigned to the intervention n=40 and control n=40 groups. The study will utilize personal information forms, the Digital Addiction Scale for Children, and the Child and Adolescent Psychological Resilience Scale. The data collection process will be conducted in three stages: pre-test, post-test, and 1-month follow-up test.
Detailed description
The intervention group will undergo a six-session addiction management training programme.The control group will not receive any training.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants were divided into two parallel groups: the intervention group and the control group. The intervention group will undertake a six-week addiction management programme comprising six group sessions (each lasting 40 minutes), which combines training on digital addiction and psychological resilience with Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT).Interventions will be conducted once a week. The control group will not receive any experimental intervention. They will continue with the standard school curriculum. Both groups will be assessed simultaneously in three phases: pre-test (at baseline), post-test (immediately after the 6-week intervention), and 1-month follow-up.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| The Addiction Management Training | Experimental | Behavioral: addiction management trainingThe Addiction Management Training consists of 6 sessions and will be applied to the intervention group. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants only responded to the data collection forms. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 11 to 12 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Volunteering to participate in the research Being a 6th-grade student in middle school. Being 11 or 12 age. Being able to read, understand, and speak Turkish fluently. Having no auditory or cognitive impairments that would hinder participation. Scoring 65 or above on the Digital Addiction Scale for Children (DASC).- Having voluntary consent provided by both the student and their legal guardian (parental consent)
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Scoring below 65 on the Digital Addiction Scale for Children (DASC) during the initial screening
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 |
|---|---|---|
| addiction management trainingAddiction management training will be provided to the experimental group. This training programme consisted of a combination of structured training on digital addiction and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). The intervention comprised a total of six sessions (each lasting 40 minutes), held once a week. | Behavioural | The Addiction Management Training |
Primary outcome
Digital Addiction Scale for Children
Time frame: before the intervention, six weeks after the start of intervention, four weeks after implementation of the intervention
The Digital Addiction Scale for Children was developed by Hawi et al. (2019). The Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by Kaçmaz et al. (2023). The scale was developed in accordance with DSM-5 criteria. The instrument consists of 25 items and two subscales: Intrapersonal (tolerance, withdrawal, mental preoccupation, mood modification) Interpersonal relationships (problems, conflict, lying, substitution, relapse) Each item is rated on a Likert-type scale. Higher scores indicate higher levels of digital addiction symptoms.
1 secondary outcome
Child and Adolescent Psychological Resilience Scale (CYRM-12)
Time frame: before the intervention, six weeks after the start of intervention, one months after implementation of the intervention
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 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Ayfer TEZEL, professor study director
Ankara University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing addiction management training in people with Adolescence and Digital Addiction, run by Ankara 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 9 Jul 2026. 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?
Digital Addiction Scale for Children (time frame: before the intervention, six weeks after the start of intervention, four weeks after implementation of the intervention). 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 Jul 2026.