Clinical trials: Problematic Internet Use
Internet Addiction
Efficacy of Escitalopram in the Treatment of Internet Addiction
The purpose of this study was to determine whether Lexapro (Escitalopram) is safe and effective in treating problematic internet use.
- Trial name
- NCT00565422
- Testing
- Escitalopram
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Problematic Internet Use, Internet Addiction
Group Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Problematic Internet Use in Nepalese University Students
Problematic internet use, using the internet in ways that interfere with daily life, is a growing concern among university students in Nepal, where studies report prevalence rates between 21.5% and 35.4%.
- Trial name
- NCT07806344
- Testing
- Group Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Problematic Internet Use
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Problematic AOD Use
Randomized Controlled Trial of eScreen for Problematic Alcohol Use
Objectives: This study compares the efficacy of eScreen and Alkoholhjalpen in a three-armed randomized controlled design, measuring outcomes in terms of changes in problematic alcohol use up to one year after study recruitment.
- Trial name
- NCT01544803
- Testing
- eScreen, Alkoholhjalpen
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 633 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Smartphone Addiction
Meditation-Based Online Psychological Intervention
As the primary users of smartphones, emerging adults represent a key population for such research. Using a randomised controlled trial, the investigators compared mindfulness-of-death meditation with traditional mindfulness…
- Trial name
- NCT07379541
- Testing
- Mindfulness of Death (MoD) - 16-Day Online Meditation Course, Mindful Breathing Practice (MBP) - 16-Day Online Meditation Course
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 259 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beijing Normal University
Problematic Internet Use, Behaviour Change
The Effect of Transtheoretical Model Based Healthy Internet Use Programme on Problematic Internet Use, Social Skills and Self-Efficacy Level
Adolescence is an important developmental stage to promote positive behaviours and prevent psychological difficulties. Internet addiction problems are more common among children and adolescents worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT06788730
- Testing
- Transtheoretical Model Based Healthy Internet Use Programme Intervention Supported by Mindfulness Exercise Applied to Adolescents
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- KTO Karatay University
Problematic Alcohol Use
Self-help Internet-based Relapse Prevention for Problematic Alcohol Use
The purpose of this study is to observe and evaluate the use of a relapse prevention program over time among internet help-seekers.
- Trial name
- eChangeNAT (NCT02283593)
- Testing
- eChange.se
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 4,165 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Internet Use Disorders
Intervening in Problematic Internet Use
The present study examines the efficacy of a brief intervention for problematic Internet use based on Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in a sample of students screened proactively in…
- Trial name
- iPIN (NCT03646448)
- Testing
- Motivational Interviewing
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 470 people
- Sponsor
- University of Luebeck
Problematic Smartphone Use, Internet Addiction
Digital Technology Use, Digit Ratio, and Handgrip Strength in University Students
This observational cross-sectional study examined associations among second-to-fourth digit ratio, handgrip strength, problematic smartphone-use symptoms, problematic Internet-use symptoms, and self-reported smartphone usage time…
- Conditions
- Problematic Smartphone Use, Internet Addiction, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- DTU-HGS (NCT07694960)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 173 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Problematic Alcohol Use
E-alcohol Therapy - an Evaluation of Alcohol Therapy Delivered Via Video Conference
The study evaluates whether the introduction of e-alcohol therapy (alcohol therapy delivered via video conference) can break with some of the barriers related to alcohol treatment and thereby appeal to people with a problematic…
- Trial name
- NCT03116282
- Testing
- E-alcohol therapy
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 365 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Substance Use Disorders
Problematic Use of the Internet in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Pathological internet use is a blanket term for problematic behavior types (e.g. uncontrolled gaming, cyber pornography, cyber mobbing and excessive use of social media): all perpetrated through the internet.
- Trial name
- NCT04723498
- Testing
- screening questionnaire
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Susanne Walitza
ADHD
Evaluating a Digital Cognitive Training Intervention in Adults With ADHD
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a digital cognitive training program can reduce symptoms of ADHD, improve executive functioning, and decrease problematic internet use in adults aged 18-65 with a diagnosis…
- Trial name
- NCT07050225
- Testing
- Digital Cognitive Training, Digital Non-cognitive Training Intervention
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Internet Addiction, Game Addiction, Video
Motivational Interviewing and Addiction
The increasing use of the internet makes understanding games among adolescents different by moving it to the virtual environment and increases the digital game addiction risk.
- Trial name
- MI-IA-DGA (NCT06721702)
- Testing
- Motivational interviewing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Healthy Adolescents
The Effect of a Digital Literacy Program on Problematic Internet Use, Emotion Regulation, and Loneliness in Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a digital literacy program on problematic internet use, emotion regulation, and loneliness among adolescents.
- Trial name
- NCT07367919
- Testing
- DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAM
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Social Media Addiction, Cerebral Palsy
Investigation of the Relationship Between the Use of Social Media and Functional Level in Children With CP
The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between screen usage time and problematic social media use in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) with motor function, hand function, speech and vision function.
- Trial name
- IRoSMFLCP (NCT05023421)
- Testing
- no intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Problematic Internet Use, Mental Wellbeing
Reducing Problematic Internet Use and Improving Well-Being in Adolescents Through Online Yoga Meditation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of an online Sahaja Yoga meditation program on problematic internet use, mental well-being, self-esteem, and psychological distress among adolescents and youth in the…
- Trial name
- NCT07587372
- Testing
- Sahaja Yoga Meditation Program, Waitlist control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 204 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tilburg University
Problematic AOD Use
Randomized Controlled Trial of eScreen for Problematic Drug Use
Objectives: This study compared the efficacy of eScreen in a two-armed randomized controlled design, measuring outcomes in terms of changes in problematic drug use up to one year after study recruitment.
- Trial name
- NCT01532388
- Testing
- eScreen
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 202 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Alcohol Abuse, Binge Drinking
Internet-based A-CRA for Young Adults With Problematic Alcohol Use
The primary aim of the study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of an internet-delivered Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (I-A-CRA) with therapist support for young adults (aged 18-24 years) with…
- Conditions
- Alcohol Abuse, Binge Drinking, Alcohol Use Disorder
- Trial name
- I-A-CRA (NCT04381533)
- Testing
- Internet-delivered Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (I-A-CRA), Psychoeducation, information on use of alcohol and its effects
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Nitya Jayaram-Lindstrom
Addiction, Smartphone
Can You Reduce Problematic Smartphone Use Through a Group Intervention: A Single Case Experimental Design
This study will develop and conduct an initial, single-case, mixed-methods evaluation of a brief group intervention for mild and moderate problematic phone use.
- Trial name
- NCT05384548
- Testing
- Problematic smart phone use course
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Canterbury Christ Church University
Alcohol Use Disorders
Effectiveness and Costs of Internet-based Treatment for Harmful Alcohol Use and Face-to-face Treatment in Addiction Care
The purpose of this trial is to compare the effectiveness and costs of a five-module Internet-based treatment program (including therapist support) for harmful alcohol use with the effectiveness and cost of the same treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT02671019
- Testing
- Guide to better alcohol habits
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 303 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol Abuse
Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Problematic Alcohol Use in a Working Life Setting
Internet-based cognitive behavioral treatment (ICBT) for mental health issues has been successfully implemented in routine health care and research indicates that ICBT can also be applied to decrease problematic alcohol use in…
- Trial name
- Simba (NCT06774716)
- Testing
- Internet-based cognitive behavioural treatment and relapse prevention, Face-to-face cognitive behavioural treatment or short-term psycodynamic therapy with relapse prevention
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Stockholm University