Internet Addiction LevelNCT07609784
Internet Addiction and Sleep Quality Among Medical Students
An observational study of Internet Addiction Level and Quality of Sleep, run by Sohag University.
Trial summary
Internet addiction has become increasingly prevalent among medical students and may negatively affect sleep quality and academic performance. This cross-sectional study aims to assess the prevalence of internet addiction among medical students at Sohag University and evaluate its relationship with sleep quality and… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Internet Addiction Level, Quality of Sleep, Medical Students
- How many people
- 499 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Jul 2026to Jun 2027
- 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 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: All undergraduate medical students at Sohag University, Egypt during the academic year of data collection will be eligible to participate in the study.
Who may be able to join
- Medical students in Sohag university
- Students who agree to participate in the study.
Who cannot join
- • Students with known psychiatric illness (e.g., major depressive disorder, schizophrenia).
- Students with diagnosed neurological disorders or primary sleep disorders (e.g., epilepsy, narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea).
- Students who decline participation.
About this study
Official title: Impact of Internet Addiction on Sleep Quality and Academic Performance Among Medical Students at Sohag University.
Internet addiction has become increasingly prevalent among medical students and may negatively affect sleep quality and academic performance. This cross-sectional study aims to assess the prevalence of internet addiction among medical students at Sohag University and evaluate its relationship with sleep quality and academic achievement using validated assessment tools.
- Medical subject headings
- Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Internet addiction severity
measured by Internet Addiction Test
Measured: Data will be collected over a period of 6 months.
sleep quality
(measured by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index),
Measured: Data will be collected over a period of 6 months.
Academic performance
Assessed using students' GPA or exam scores.
Measured: Data will be collected over a period of 6 months.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 May 2026
- Study startJul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionOct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionJun 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Internet Addiction LevelStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Sohag 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
- 499 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sohag University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Abdellah Mahmoud Abdellah, Sohag University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07609784
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Soh-Med-26-4-6MS
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 20 May 2026
- Last updated
- 27 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Impact of Internet Addiction on Sleep Quality and Academic Performance Among Medical Students at Sohag University.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07609784
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Soh-Med-26-4-6MS
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 499 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Sohag UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jun 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 27 May 2026 (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.
Internet addiction has become increasingly prevalent among medical students and may negatively affect sleep quality and academic performance. This cross-sectional study aims to assess the prevalence of internet addiction among medical students at Sohag University and evaluate its relationship with sleep quality and academic achievement using validated assessment tools.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- All undergraduate medical students at Sohag University, Egypt during the academic year of data collection will be eligible to participate in the study.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Medical students in Sohag university
- Students who agree to participate in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- • Students with known psychiatric illness (e.g., major depressive disorder, schizophrenia).
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Internet addiction severity
Time frame: Data will be collected over a period of 6 months.
measured by Internet Addiction Test
sleep quality
Time frame: Data will be collected over a period of 6 months.
(measured by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index),
Academic performance
Time frame: Data will be collected over a period of 6 months.
Assessed using students' GPA or exam scores.
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 27 May 2026.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Internet Addiction Level and Quality of Sleep, run by Sohag University.
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 2 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
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?
Internet addiction severity (time frame: Data will be collected over a period of 6 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 27 May 2026.