Clinical trials: Social Media Addiction
Social Media Addiction
4-STEP Training Program for Social Media Addiction, Cognitive Fatigue, Psychological Distress, Academic Burnout and Procrastination Among Students
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured four-step training program for reducing social media addiction and its associated psychological and academic difficulties among school and university students.
- Trial name
- 4-STEP-TPS (NCT07821489)
- Testing
- 4-STEP-TPS
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Government College University Faisalabad
Social Media Addiction
Breaking the Cycle of Social Media Addiction: Efficacy of a 4-STEP Training Program in Reducing Cognitive Fatigue, Psychological Distress, Academic Procrastination, and Burnout Among Adolescents
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of the 4-Step Training Program for Social Media Addiction (4-STEP-TPS) in reducing social media addiction, cognitive fatigue, psychological distress, academic…
- Trial name
- 4-STEP (NCT07821502)
- Testing
- 4-STEP-TPS
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Government College University Faisalabad
Digital Technology Use, Social Media Addiction
Improving Digital Wellbeing in Saudi Adolescents
Background: In Saudi Arabia, the rapid expansion of digital technology use-particularly among adolescents-has raised growing concerns about internet addiction and its impact on mental health and overall wellbeing.
- Conditions
- Digital Technology Use, Social Media Addiction, Internet Gaming Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT07344142
- Testing
- Digital Wellbeing Unit, Parent WhatsApp Groups, Online Teacher Training
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 2,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Doomscrolling, Cyberchondriac Behavior
4-STEP-Training Program for Doomscrolling, Cyberchondriac Behavior and Psychiatric Symptoms (4-STEP-TPS) Among Individuals With Social Media Addiction
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of the 4-Step Training Program for Social Media Addiction (4-STEP-TPS) in reducing social media addiction, doomscrolling, cyberchondriac behavior, depressive…
- Conditions
- Doomscrolling, Cyberchondriac Behavior, Social Media Addiction
- Trial name
- (4-STEP-TPS) (NCT07663708)
- Testing
- 4-STEP-Training Program for Social Media Addiction (4-STEP-TPS)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Government College University Faisalabad
Depression in Adolescence, Suicidal Ideation
Social Media Concerns Related to Emotional Experiences in Naturalistic Settings (SCREENS)
The objective of this study is to advance understanding of the relationships between social media use (SMU) and internalizing symptoms among a diverse sample of depressed and/or suicidal youth.
- Conditions
- Depression in Adolescence, Suicidal Ideation, Social Media Addiction, Mental Health Issue
- Trial name
- SCREENS (NCT07278752)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
4-STEP-Training Program for Social Media Addiction
The Effectiveness of 4-STEP-Training Program for Social Media Addiction (4-STEP-TPS) and Psychological Problems Among Adolescence
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the 4-STEP Training Program in reducing social media addiction and improving psychological well-being among adolescents.
- Trial name
- 4-STEP-TPS (NCT07564115)
- Testing
- 4-STEP-Training Program for Social Media Addiction (4-STEP-TPS)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Government College University Faisalabad
Adolescent Behavior, Social Media Addiction
Evaluation of a Family-centered Program for Problematic Gaming/Excessive Screen Use
The Family-Centered Program for Problematic Gaming and Excessive Screen Use (FAME) is a pioneering initiative designed to address the growing challenges of excessive screen use and gaming among children and adolescents…
- Conditions
- Adolescent Behavior, Social Media Addiction, Gaming Disorder, Family Relations
- Trial name
- S-FAME (NCT07245862)
- Testing
- Family-centered Program for Problematic Gaming/Excessive Screen Use in a child and adolescent population within Social Services, Control
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Region Skane
Social Media Addiction, Craving to Use Social Media
tDCS for Social Media Addiction
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive brain stimulation, can reduce "craving" and problematic levels of social media/internet use in university…
- Conditions
- Social Media Addiction, Craving to Use Social Media, Craving, Internet Addiction
- Trial name
- tDCS4SMA (NCT07410104)
- Testing
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Egas Moniz - Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL
Social Media Addiction, Self Esteem
ACT-Based Psychoeducation for Youth With Social Media Addiction
While social media offers opportunities for connection and self-expression, it also brings significant challenges, particularly social media addiction, characterized by excessive and uncontrolled use.
- Conditions
- Social Media Addiction, Self Esteem, Interpersonal Problem, Problem-solving
- Trial name
- ACT-SM (NCT07343180)
- Testing
- ACT-Based Psychoeducational Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Social Media Addiction, Anxiety
Change in Social Media Use and Well-being Among College Students Receiving a Two-week Exercise or Mindfulness Intervention
The investigators will be randomizing 300 college student participants with high levels of social media use into either a 1) control condition (no intervention), a 2) mindfulness meditation cognitive intervention, or 3) a social…
- Conditions
- Social Media Addiction, Anxiety, Depression Disorder, Wellbeing
- Trial name
- SMUS (NCT07097545)
- Testing
- Mindfulness, Social Media Reduction, Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Fibromyalgia, Social Media Addiction
Fibromyalgia and the Act of Scrolling Through Social Media.
In recent years, the widespread use of social media and digital platforms has led to the emergence of behavioural patterns such as doomscrolling, which involves the compulsive consumption of negative or distressing online…
- Trial name
- NCT07092462
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 173 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uşak University
Parenting, Social Media Addiction
Digital Parenting Education: Impact on Mothers' Social Media Use and Children's Tech Attitudes
The aim of the study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of mothers regarding social media addiction and their children's technology use. The research is a randomized controlled trial.
- Conditions
- Parenting, Social Media Addiction, Internet Addiction
- Trial name
- NCT07008651
- Testing
- Digital parenting education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- Artvin Coruh University
Social Media Addiction, Depression, Anxiety
Change in Social Media Use and Well-being Among College Students Receiving a One-week Exercise or Mindfulness Intervention
The investigators will be randomizing 150 college student participants with high levels of social media use into either a 1) control condition (no intervention), a 2) mindfulness meditation cognitive intervention, or 3) a social…
- Conditions
- Social Media Addiction, Depression, Anxiety, Well-Being, Psychological
- Trial name
- NCT06143852
- Testing
- Mindfulness, Social Media Reduction + Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Internet Gaming Disorder, Social Media Addiction
Chatbot Intervention to Reduce Common Digital Addictions, Sedentary Behaviors and Mental Distress Among Adolescents
The goal of the study is to investigate the efficacy of a secondary low-intensity stage of change (SoC) and motivational interviewing (MI)-based Chatbot-assisted intervention in reducing digital addictions in adolescents with…
- Trial name
- NCT06821373
- Testing
- Chatbot, Control
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Risk Behavior, Social Media Addiction
Effect of Solution-Focused Approach on the Internet,Social Media Addiction and Self-Efficacy Levels OfNursing Students
The purpose of this research; is to determine the effect of solution-oriented approach on internet, social media addiction and self-efficacy levels of nursing students.
- Conditions
- Risk Behavior, Social Media Addiction, Internet Addiction
- Trial name
- NCT06674746
- Testing
- SOLUTION FOCUSED APPROACH
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cumhuriyet University
Addiction, Social Media Addiction
Effects of Social Media Addiction on Physical Activity Level and Exercise Capacity in University Students
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of social media addiction on functional exercise capacity and maximal exercise capacity in university students.
- Conditions
- Addiction, Social Media Addiction, Physical Inactivity
- Trial name
- NCT06187766
- Testing
- Social Media Addiction
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Social Media Addiction
Effect Of Social Media On Body Weight And Eating Behaviour In Housewife Versus Worker Postmenopausal Women
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of social media on body weight and eating behaviour in housewife versus worker postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT06612905
- Testing
- Detection of the time spent on social media, Evaluation of body composition and basal metabolic rate, Evaluation of eating behavior among social media users
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Social Media Addiction
Correlation of Social Media Usage With Physical Activity and Academic Performance in Children
Social media are internet-based applications that allow users to exchange messages or user-generated content for the purposes of social connection, entertainment, or education.
- Trial name
- NCT06519214
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 289 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Social Media Addiction
4-STEP-Training Program for Social Media Addiction (4-STEP-TPS) Among Young Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to develop a comprehensive Training Program intervention for social media addiction called the 4-STEP-Training Program for Social Media Addiction (4-STEP-TPS) and to learn if the 4-STEP-TPS will…
- Trial name
- 4-STEP-TPS (NCT06498999)
- Testing
- 4-STEP-Training Program for Social Media Addiction (4-STEP-TPS)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Government College University Faisalabad
Social Media Addiction, Internet Gaming Disorder
My Journey: A Brief Contextual Behavioural Intervention Based on Meaning and Connection
The present study will explore the underlying mechanisms of problematic Internet and smartphone use by focusing on how and when environmental factors affect the positive psychological intervention factors.
- Conditions
- Social Media Addiction, Internet Gaming Disorder, Smartphone Addiction, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT05479344
- Testing
- A Brief Contextual Behavioural Intervention Based on Strengths, Meaning, Hope and Connection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- City University of Hong Kong