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Internet Addiction DisorderNCT06497166

Examining of Occupational Balance, Executive Functions, and Quality of Life of Adolescents with Internet Gaming Disorder

An observational study of Internet Addiction Disorder, run by Bezmialem Vakif University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Internet gaming disorder leads to social problems and isolation, neglect of daily responsibilities, behavioral disorders, and cognitive and physical impairments. It is thought that assessing the occupational profiles and cognitive functions of adolescents with internet gaming disorder will bring a new perspective to… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 12 to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Internet Addiction Disorder
How many people
62 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 Jul 2024to 22 Dec 2024
How long will I take part?
2 Months
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 12 to 18 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult

Study population: Adolescents diagnosed with internet gaming disorder

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosed with Internet Gaming Disorder
  • Aged between 12 and 18
  • Proficiency in Turkish
  • Open to communication and cooperation
  • Willing to participate in the study
  • No reported cognitive impairment

Who cannot join

  • Additional psychiatric diagnosis
  • Having a neurological problem that would impair communication and collaboration

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Bezmialem Vakif University

    Istanbul

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Examining of Occupational Balance, Executive Functions, and Quality of Life of Adolescents Diagnosed with Internet Gaming Disorder

Internet gaming disorder leads to social problems and isolation, neglect of daily responsibilities, behavioral disorders, and cognitive and physical impairments. It is thought that assessing the occupational profiles and cognitive functions of adolescents with internet gaming disorder will bring a new perspective to the occupational therapy literature. The aim of the present study is to examine the occupational balance, executive functions, and quality of life of adolescents with internet gaming disorder.

Read the detailed description

The study, planned to be conducted with individuals aged 12-18 who are followed up in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Diseases outpatient clinic of Bezmialem Vakif University and diagnosed with internet gaming disorder according to DSM-V diagnostic criteria, will include a total of 62 participants, with 31 in the study group and 31 in the healthy control group. All individuals who provide written consent will be administered the Sociodemographic Data Form, Internet Gaming Disorder Scale, Teenage Executive Function Inventory, Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory-Adolescent Form, and Adolescent Occupational Balance Scale, and the results will be recorded. The obtained results will be statistically analyzed.

Keywords
Addiction, Executive functions, Internet gaming disorder, Occupational balance, Quality of life
Medical subject headings
Internet Addiction Disorder, Behavior, Addictive

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT06497166
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Research Group12-18 year old adolescents diagnosed with internet gaming disorder
Control Group12-18 year old healthy adolescents

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Adolescent Occupational Balance Scale

    The scale measures occupational balance. According to the four-point Likert rating, the lowest raw score to be taken from the scale is 27, and the highest raw score is 108. It takes approximately 15-20 min to respond to the whole scale. A high score obtained from the scale indicates a high level of occupational balance.

    Measured: Baseline

  2. Teenage Executive Functioning Inventory

    The scale measures executive functioning. It is a 5-point Likert type inventory and includes statements scored from 1 to 5 (1: Definitely not true, 5: Definitely true). Higher scores represent more difficulty with executive functions. The lowest score to be taken from the scale is 20, and the highest score is 100.

    Measured: Baseline

  3. Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory

    The scale measures quality of life. It is a 23-item measurement tool. Items are reverse-scored and linearly transformed to a 0-100 scale (0 = 100, 1 = 75, 2 = 50, 3= 25, 4 = 0), so that higher scores indicate better quality of life. This instrument yields a Total score, Physical Health Summary score (Equivalent to the Physical Functioning subscale) and Psychosocial Health Summary score (Based on the Emotional Functioning subscale, Social Functioning subscale, and School Functioning subscale). The lowest score to be taken from the scale is 0, and the highest score is 100.

    Measured: Baseline

  4. Internet Gaming Disorder Scale

    The scale measures internet gaming disorder severity. The lowest score that can be obtained from the scale is 20 and the highest score is 100. Higher scores indicate a more severe disorder.

    Measured: Baseline

  5. Sociodemographic Information Form

    Measures sociodemographic information

    Measured: Baseline

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted11 Jul 2024
  2. Study start1 Jul 2024
  3. Primary completion5 Nov 2024
  4. Study completion22 Dec 2024

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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
Other
Enrolment
62 participants (actual)
Target duration
2 Months
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06497166
Sponsor's protocol ID
BEZMIALEM-BDEMIRCI-2024-001
Status last verified
Jan 2025
First submitted
4 Jul 2024
Last updated
13 Jan 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Internet Addiction Disorder, run by Bezmialem Vakif 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 6 inclusion and 2 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 13 Jan 2025. 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?

Adolescent Occupational Balance Scale (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 5 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 13 Jan 2025.

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