HealthyNCT07032467
Social Media Addiction and Compulsive Exercise Behaviors
An observational study of Healthy, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This cross-sectional study investigates the association between social media addiction levels and compulsive exercise behaviors among university students aged 18-24. Using validated self-report instruments, the study explores how increasing digital media engagement relates to exercise patterns and dependency traits… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 24 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy
- What is being tested?
- Psychosocial and Behavioral Assessment
- How many people
- 187 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 26 Aug 2025to 20 Jun 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 18 to 24 years
- All sexes
- Adult
Study population: University students aged 18-24 years residing in Istanbul, spending ≥4 hours daily on social media, with no psychiatric diagnoses.
Who may be able to join
- Healthy adult
- Between 18-24 years of age
- Spending at least 4 hours a day on social media
- Voluntarily participating in the study
Who cannot join
- Participants must be under 18 and over 24 years of age,
- Surf social media for less than 4 hours a day,
- Have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Istanbul, Üsküdar, 34668
Esra Pehlivan, Associate Professor, 02164189616, fztesrakambur@yahoo.com
About this study
Official title: Examining the Relationship Between Social Media Addiction and Compulsive Exercise Behaviors in University Students
This cross-sectional study investigates the association between social media addiction levels and compulsive exercise behaviors among university students aged 18-24. Using validated self-report instruments, the study explores how increasing digital media engagement relates to exercise patterns and dependency traits, offering insights into the psychological-behavioral dynamics of young adults in the digital age.
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Being tested
- Psychosocial and Behavioral Assessment
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Psychosocial and Behavioral AssessmentOther
Participants completed validated self-report questionnaires to assess levels of social media addiction and compulsive exercise behaviors. No therapeutic or experimental intervention was administered. Data were collected through surveys for observational analysis.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Low Social Media Addiction | Participants scoring 41-73 (No Addiction) or 74-106 (Mild Addiction) on the Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS) Receives: Other: Psychosocial and Behavioral Assessment | |
| High Social Media Addiction | Participants scoring 140-205 (High to Very High Addiction) Receives: Other: Psychosocial and Behavioral Assessment |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Social Media Addiction Score (SMAS)
Social Media Addiction Scale (41 items, 4 subscales: preoccupation, mood modification, relapse, conflict)
Scale Range: 41-205
Scoring Categories:
41-73: No Addiction
74-106: Mild Addiction
107-139: Moderate Addiction
140-172: High Addiction
173-205: Very High Addiction
Measured: Single assessment at baseline
Secondary outcomes (1)
Compulsive Exercise Score (EXES)
Tool: Exercise Addiction Scale (17 items, 3 factors: obsessive focus, social conflict, tolerance/passion)
Scale Range: 17-85
Scoring Categories:
1-17: Normal
18-34: Low Risk
35-51: At Risk
52-69: Addicted
70-85: Highly Addicted
Measured: Single assessment at baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Jun 2025
- Study start26 Aug 2025
- Primary completion20 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion20 Jun 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for HealthyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Saglik Bilimleri UniversitesiThe 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
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 187 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, ESRA PEHLIVAN, Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07032467
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SMA-Exercise-1
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 14 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 15 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Examining the Relationship Between Social Media Addiction and Compulsive Exercise Behaviors in University Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07032467
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SMA-Exercise-1
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 187 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri UniversitesiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 20 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 24 Jun 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.
This cross-sectional study investigates the association between social media addiction levels and compulsive exercise behaviors among university students aged 18-24. Using validated self-report instruments, the study explores how increasing digital media engagement relates to exercise patterns and dependency traits, offering insights into the psychological-behavioral dynamics of young adults in the digital age.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Low Social Media Addiction | – | Other: Psychosocial and Behavioral AssessmentParticipants scoring 41-73 (No Addiction) or 74-106 (Mild Addiction) on the Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS) |
| High Social Media Addiction | – | Other: Psychosocial and Behavioral AssessmentParticipants scoring 140-205 (High to Very High Addiction) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 24 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- University students aged 18-24 years residing in Istanbul, spending ≥4 hours daily on social media, with no psychiatric diagnoses.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Healthy adult
- Between 18-24 years of age
- Spending at least 4 hours a day on social media
- Voluntarily participating in the study
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Participants must be under 18 and over 24 years of age,
- Surf social media for less than 4 hours a day,
- Have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Psychosocial and Behavioral AssessmentParticipants completed validated self-report questionnaires to assess levels of social media addiction and compulsive exercise behaviors. No therapeutic or experimental intervention was administered. Data were collected through surveys for observational analysis. | Other | High Social Media Addiction, Low Social Media Addiction |
Primary outcome
Social Media Addiction Score (SMAS)
Time frame: Single assessment at baseline
Social Media Addiction Scale (41 items, 4 subscales: preoccupation, mood modification, relapse, conflict) Scale Range: 41-205 Scoring Categories: 41-73: No Addiction 74-106: Mild Addiction 107-139: Moderate Addiction 140-172: High Addiction 173-205: Very High Addiction
1 secondary outcome
Compulsive Exercise Score (EXES)
Time frame: Single assessment at baseline
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 15 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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 Healthy, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi 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 4 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Apr 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?
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 Esra Pehlivan (+90216 777 87 77, esra.pehlivan@sbu.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Social Media Addiction Score (SMAS) (time frame: Single assessment at baseline). 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 15 Apr 2026.