Evaluation of Screen Time and Digital Media on ADHD

NCT06934746 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: role of digital media in ADHD
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 130
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

1. 1.Assess how different types of digital media influence inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity in children with ADHD.
2. 2.Analyze the role of screen time duration, content type, parental supervision, and socioeconomic status in ADHD symptom severity.

Conditions

Monitor Adverse Events

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Inattention Symptoms Measured by the ADHD Rating Scale-IV

  Evaluate the change in inattention symptoms before and after exposure to different types of digital media (e.g., videos, games, educational apps) using the ADHD Rating Scale-IV completed by parents or caregivers.

  Baseline (Day 1) and after 6 months of follow-up

• Change in Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Symptoms Measured by the ADHD Rating Scale-IV

  Assess the change in hyperactivity and impulsivity symptoms in children with ADHD in relation to total daily screen time, content type, and level of parental supervision, using the ADHD Rating Scale-IV.

  Baseline (Day 1) and after 6 months of follow-up

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Correlation between Socioeconomic Status and ADHD Symptom Severity

  After 6 months of follow-up

Interventions

DSM-5 criteria. OTHER

The DSM-5 defines three levels of ADHD severity based on symptom count and frequency: 1. Mild ADHD • Symptom Count: Just meets the diagnostic criteria (6 symptoms in children for either inattention or hyperactivity/impulsivity). • Frequency: Symptoms occur but are not excessively frequent. 2. Moderate ADHD • Symptom Count: More than the minimum required for diagnosis. • Frequency: Symptoms occur frequently (e.g., several times a week). 3. Severe ADHD • Symptom Count: Many symptoms well beyond the diagnostic threshold. • Frequency: Symptoms occur daily or multiple times per day.(National Center for Biotechnology Information, n.d.)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 3 Years - 12 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Neuro-psychiatric Outpatient clinic in Assiut University Children Hospita

You may qualify if:

• Diagnosed children with ADHD, confirmed by DSM-5 and Gilliam ADHD rating scale. • Parental consent for participation.

You may not qualify if:

• Comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism, intellectual disability). • Chronic medical conditions affecting cognitive or behavioral function.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Assiut University: lead

Central Study Contacts

Janice Gamil Sadek, MD

CONTACT

01288823678; Janes.14224026@med.aun.edu.eg

Emad ElDeen Mahmoud Hammad, Professor

CONTACT

01223559943; emadhammad@aun.edu.eg

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 130 Weeks
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Resident of pediatric

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 6, 2025
• First Posted: April 18, 2025
• Study Start: June 1, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): October 1, 2026
• Last Updated: April 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04