NCT05952362

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of smartphone addiction and mental fatigue on working memory in university students.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
120

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2023

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 15, 2023

Completed
26 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 11, 2023

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 19, 2023

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 7, 2023

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 7, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

November 9, 2023

Status Verified

July 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

5 months

First QC Date

July 11, 2023

Last Update Submit

November 8, 2023

Conditions

Smartphone AddictionMental Fatigue

Keywords

working memorymental fatiguesmartphone addiction

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Working Memory Questionnaire

    The Working Memory Questionnaire (WMQ) is a self-administered scale proposed by Vallat-Azouvi. It assesses the three different working memory domains (memory storage, attention, and executive functions). It consists of 30 questions, each scored on a five-point Likert-type scale ranging from 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely). The total score varies between 0 and 120. Higher scores represent more memory difficulties/complaints.

    Baseline (First assessment)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Smartphone Addicition Scale-Short Version

    Baseline (First assessment)

  • Mental Fatigue Scale

    Baseline (First assessment)

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 25 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

120 university students

You may qualify if:

  • Being a university student
  • Be between the ages of 18-25
  • Using a smartphone for at least one hour a day

You may not qualify if:

  • Having musculoskeletal pain
  • Having had surgery in the last 6 months
  • Decline to participate in the study

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Kutahya Health Sciences University

Kütahya, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Internet Addiction DisorderMental Fatigue

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Technology AddictionBehavior, AddictiveCompulsive BehaviorImpulsive BehaviorBehaviorFatigueSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsBehavioral Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Lütfiye AKKURT, PhD

    Kutahya Health Sciences University

    STUDY DIRECTOR

  • Cihan Caner AKSOY, PhD

    Kutahya Health Sciences University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 11, 2023

First Posted

July 19, 2023

Study Start

June 15, 2023

Primary Completion

November 7, 2023

Study Completion

November 7, 2023

Last Updated

November 9, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-07

Locations

TU(1)