Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Adolescents: Effects on Game Addiction, Stress, and Sleep

NCT07274553 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: B.30.2.ATA.0.01.00/461
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 80
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial investigated the impact of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on digital game addiction, perceived stress, and sleep quality among adolescents. The primary research questions were as follows: Does the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program influence adolescents' levels of digital game addiction? Does the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program affect adolescents' perceived stress levels? Does the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program impact adolescents' sleep quality? Participants, aged 12-16, will be randomly allocated to either an intervention group, which will undergo an 8-week MBSR program, or a control group, which will continue with routine school activities. The MBSR program comprises weekly 40-minute sessions that include breath awareness, body scanning, mindful movement, and emotion regulation exercises. Data will be collected using the Digital Game Addiction Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index at both the pretest and posttest stages. This study is anticipated to contribute to the development of preventive strategies for behavioral addictions and enhance the emotional well-being and sleep patterns of adolescents.

Conditions

Sleep Quality; Digital Addiction; Adolescent Behaviour Disorder; Stress Reduction

Keywords

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction; Adolescents; Digital Game Addiction; Nursing; Stress; Sleep Quality

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Digital Game Addiction Score

  Measured by the Digital Game Addiction Scale. Score range: 7 (minimum) to 35 (maximum). Higher scores indicate worse outcomes, representing higher levels of digital game addiction.

  Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Perceived Stress Score

  Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)

• Sleep Quality Score

  Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)

Study Arms (2)

Experimental: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will receive an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program specifically designed for adolescents. Each session lasts approximately 40 minutes and includes breathing awareness, body scan, mindful movement, and emotional regulation exercises. The sessions are conducted once a week in a classroom setting by a trained instructor. Participants are encouraged to practice mindfulness exercises at home between sessions.

Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR)

No Intervention: Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this group will not receive any mindfulness or behavioral intervention. They will continue their normal school routine and educational activities during the study period. After the study concludes, they will be offered a brief introductory mindfulness session as an ethical consideration.

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR) BEHAVIORAL

The intervention consists of an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program adapted for adolescents. Each weekly session lasts approximately 40 minutes and is conducted in a classroom setting by a trained instructor. The program includes breathing awareness, body scan, mindful movement, and emotion regulation exercises. Participants are encouraged to practice mindfulness at home between sessions using simple guided exercises.

Experimental: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 12 Years - 16 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Adolescents aged between 12 and 16 years
• Enrolled in a high school under the Muş Provincial Directorate of National Education
• Voluntarily agreed to participate and provided informed consent (along with parental consent)
• Able to attend all eight weeks of the mindfulness sessions
• Sufficient literacy and comprehension to complete self-report questionnaires

You may not qualify if:

• Diagnosed psychiatric, neurological, or developmental disorder
• Currently receiving psychological therapy or participating in another behavioral program
• Regular use of medication that affects sleep, mood, or cognitive function
• Absence from more than two MBSR sessions
• Declined or withdrew consent during the study period

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Muş Alparslan University: lead
• Ataturk University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Atatürk University, Health Sciences Institute

Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic; Dyssomnias; Sleep Wake Disorders; Nervous System Diseases; Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Participants were randomly assigned to an intervention group that received an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program and a control group that received no intervention. The study followed a two-arm, parallel-group, pretest-posttest design.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 27, 2025
• First Posted: December 10, 2025
• Study Start: November 3, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 10, 2025
• Study Completion: January 20, 2026
• Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)