NCT07032454

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effects of caffeine dependence on hand reaction time and fine motor skills in university students. By comparing individuals with high and low daily caffeine intake, the research will assess whether excessive caffeine consumption is associated with impaired upper extremity performance. Reaction speed will be measured using the Nelson Hand Reaction Time Test, and manual dexterity will be assessed with the Purdue Pegboard Test.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
47

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
2mo left

Started Jun 2025

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress82%
Jun 2025Jun 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 14, 2025

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 24, 2025

Completed
2 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 26, 2025

Completed
12 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 20, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 20, 2026

Last Updated

June 27, 2025

Status Verified

June 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

12 months

First QC Date

June 14, 2025

Last Update Submit

June 26, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Nelson Reaction Time Test

    The Nelson Reaction Time Test assesses visual motor response time using a dropped ruler. The score is recorded in milliseconds, with lower scores indicating faster (better) reaction time. The test does not use a fixed scale with minimum or maximum values, but typical results range from approximately 100 ms to 300 ms depending on age and condition. Higher scores indicate slower (worse) reaction time.

    Within the study duration (1 month)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Purdue Pegboard Test

    Within the study duration (1 month)

Study Arms (2)

High Caffeine Group (≥300 mg/day)

Individuals consuming 300 mg or more of caffeine daily, meeting DSM-5/ICD-10 criteria for caffeine dependence.

Other: High Caffeine Consumption

Low Caffeine Group (≤200 mg/day)

Individuals consuming caffeine within recommended levels (20-200 mg/day).

Other: Low Caffeine Consumption

Interventions

Individuals consuming 300 mg or more of caffeine daily, meeting DSM-5/ICD-10 criteria for caffeine dependence.

High Caffeine Group (≥300 mg/day)

Individuals consuming caffeine within recommended levels (20-200 mg/day).

Low Caffeine Group (≤200 mg/day)

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 30 Years
Sexall
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Healthy university students

You may qualify if:

  • Age 18 to 30 years
  • Currently enrolled university students

You may not qualify if:

  • Neurological, vascular, orthopedic, acute or chronic conditions affecting hand function
  • History of wrist surgery or visible hand deformity

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Istanbul, Üsküdar, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assoc.Prof.Dr., PhD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 14, 2025

First Posted

June 24, 2025

Study Start

June 26, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 20, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

June 20, 2026

Last Updated

June 27, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

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