Smart Phone AddictionNCT06799663
Comparison the Effect of Smart Phones Addiction Between Children and Adolescents on Posture Deviations , Physical Fitness and Intelligence in Egypt
An observational study of Smart Phone Addiction, run by Kafrelsheikh University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
Comparison the effect of smart phones addiction between children and Adolescents on posture deviations , physical fitness and intelligence in Egypt Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 9 to 18 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Smart Phone Addiction
- What is being tested?
- activity questionnaire, Raven's Progressive Matrices test (RPM) and Postural assessment software
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2025to 1 Feb 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 9 to 18 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Study population: Children and adolescents from 9 years to 18 years
Who may be able to join
- Subjects with the following criteria will be enrolled in this study :
- The participants will be from middle childhood to adolescents and their age will be ranged from 9to 18 years.
- They had Body Mass Index (BMI) = 18.5 :40 . They have a score of 24 or more on the Smart phones addiction scale-short version.
Who cannot join
- Subjects will be excluded from the study if the participant has the followings that affect that study:
- visual or hearing defects, cachexia, any neurological disorders and musculoskeletal problems, any congenital abnormalities .
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Egypt1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Kafrelsheikh university
Kafrelsheikh
Abdelrazek Youssef Desouky, Prof, 002-047-3109590, President@kfs.edu.eg
About this study
Comparison the effect of smart phones addiction between children and Adolescents on posture deviations , physical fitness and intelligence in Egypt
- Conditions
- Smart Phone Addiction
- Being tested
- activity questionnaire, Raven's Progressive Matrices test (RPM), Postural assessment software
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
activity questionnaireOther
Physical activity questionnaire will be applied on children and adolescents to compare the effect of smart phone on physical fitness
Raven's Progressive Matrices test (RPM)Other
Raven's Progressive Matrices test will be applied on children and adolescents to compare the effect of smart phone on intelligence
Postural assessment softwareOther
Postural assessment software will be applied on children and adolescents to compare the effect of smart phone on posture
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Children | Not described Receives: Other: activity questionnaire; Other: Raven's Progressive Matrices test (RPM); Other: Postural assessment software | |
| Adolescents | Not described Receives: Other: activity questionnaire; Other: Raven's Progressive Matrices test (RPM); Other: Postural assessment software |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Physical fitness
Measured: 2 months
Postural deviation on head and neck
Measured: 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Jan 2025
- Study start1 Apr 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Oct 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Feb 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Smart Phone AddictionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Kafrelsheikh 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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kafrelsheikh University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ahmed Magdy EL-assar, Kafrelsheikh University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06799663
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KFSIRB200-358
- Status last verified
- Feb 2025
- First submitted
- 23 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 21 Feb 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: The data will be shared upon the reasonable request from the principal investigator
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Feb 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison the Effect of Smart Phones Addiction Between Children and Adolescents on Posture Deviations , Physical Fitness and Intelligence in Egypt
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06799663
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KFSIRB200-358
- Conditions
- Smart Phone Addiction
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Kafrelsheikh UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Oct 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 29 Jan 2025 (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.
Comparison the effect of smart phones addiction between children and Adolescents on posture deviations , physical fitness and intelligence in Egypt
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Children | – | Other: activity questionnaire, Other: Raven's Progressive Matrices test (RPM), Other: Postural assessment software |
| Adolescents | – | Other: activity questionnaire, Other: Raven's Progressive Matrices test (RPM), Other: Postural assessment software |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 9 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- Children and adolescents from 9 years to 18 years
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Subjects with the following criteria will be enrolled in this study :
- The participants will be from middle childhood to adolescents and their age will be ranged from 9to 18 years.
- They had Body Mass Index (BMI) = 18.5 :40 . They have a score of 24 or more on the Smart phones addiction scale-short version.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Subjects will be excluded from the study if the participant has the followings that affect that study:
- visual or hearing defects, cachexia, any neurological disorders and musculoskeletal problems, any congenital abnormalities .
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 |
|---|---|---|
| activity questionnairePhysical activity questionnaire will be applied on children and adolescents to compare the effect of smart phone on physical fitness | Other | Adolescents, Children |
| Raven's Progressive Matrices test (RPM)Raven's Progressive Matrices test will be applied on children and adolescents to compare the effect of smart phone on intelligence | Other | Adolescents, Children |
| Postural assessment softwarePostural assessment software will be applied on children and adolescents to compare the effect of smart phone on posture | Other | Adolescents, Children |
Primary outcome
Physical fitness
Time frame: 2 months
Postural deviation on head and neck
Time frame: 3 months
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Feb 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. The data will be shared upon the reasonable request from the principal investigator
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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.
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 Smart Phone Addiction, run by Kafrelsheikh University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Feb 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 Egypt. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Ahmed Magdy Elassar, Master (01023472407, Ahmedelassar67@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Physical fitness (time frame: 2 months). The study lists 2 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 21 Feb 2025.