NCT07555834

Brief Summary

This study evaluates the effects of a digital detox program on screen time, sleep quality, and healthy lifestyle behaviors among adolescents aged 10-19 years. Excessive use of smartphones and digital devices is associated with poor sleep quality, reduced well-being, and impaired daily functioning. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a digital detox intervention group or a control group. The intervention consists of ten weekly 60-minute sessions designed to reduce screen time, increase awareness of digital media use, and improve sleep hygiene. The control group will not receive any intervention. Data will be collected at baseline and approximately 10 weeks after the intervention using standardized questionnaires and screen time measures. The study aims to evaluate whether a structured digital detox program improves behavioral and sleep-related outcomes in adolescents.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
160

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2026

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 12, 2026

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 12, 2026

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 12, 2026

Completed
17 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 29, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

April 29, 2026

Status Verified

April 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

April 12, 2026

Last Update Submit

April 21, 2026

Conditions

Digital Screen Addiction and Sleep Quality in Adolescents

Keywords

Digital screen addiction, sleep quality, digital detox intervention, smartphone overuse

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Changes in Multi-Screen Addiction Levels

    Participants' levels of problematic multiscreen use will be assessed using the total score of the Multiscreen Addiction Scale. Higher scores indicate higher levels of problematic screen use. Changes will be evaluated by comparing baseline and post-intervention measurements following a 10-week digital detox program.

    Baseline and approximately 10 weeks post-intervention

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Changes in the Level of Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle

    Baseline and approximately 10 weeks post-intervention

  • Changes in Sleep Quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index - PSQI)

    Baseline and approximately 10 weeks post-intervention

Study Arms (2)

Digital Detox Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Arm 1: Experimental - Digital Detox Intervention Participants receive a structured 10-week digital detox program consisting of weekly 60-minute sessions including psychoeducation, behavioral strategies, goal setting, self-monitoring, and sleep hygiene education.

Behavioral: Digital Detox Intervention

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Arm 2: Control - No Intervention Participants continue their usual daily routine and receive no structured intervention during the study period. Assessments are completed at scheduled time points.

Interventions

Digital Detox InterventionBEHAVIORAL

Behavioral Intervention: Digital Detox Program A structured 10-week program delivered in weekly 60-minute sessions. The program includes psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioral strategies, reduction of screen use behaviors, goal setting, self-monitoring, and sleep hygiene training. Participants track daily screen time and receive guided feedback.

Digital Detox Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

Age10 Years - 19 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)

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Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Şırnak University, Vocational School of Health Services

Şırnak, Merkez, 73000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Ağargün, M. Y. K., Hayrettin. Anlar, Ömer. (1996). Pittsburgh uyku kalitesi indeksinin gecerligi ve guvenirligi. Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi, 7, 107-115. Akram, B., Irshad, S., Nazim, H., Waheed, A., & Riaz, S. (2025). Effect of Digital Detoxification on Sleep quality and Cognitive Performance: A Newer Intervention Trent in Current Era. Bulletin of Business and Economics (BBE), 14(2), 26-29. Amez, S., & Baert, S. (2020). Smartphone use and academic performance: A literature review. International Journal of Educational Research, 103, 101618. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2020.101618 Bozkurt, A., Demirdöğen, E. Y., & Akıncı, M. A. (2024). The Association Between Bedtime Procrastination, Sleep Quality, and Problematic Smartphone Use in Adolescents: A Mediation Analysis. Eurasian J Med, 56(1), 69-75. https://doi.org/10.5152/eurasianjmed.2024.23379 Brockmeier, L. C., Keller, J., Dingler, T., Paduszynska, N., Luszczynska, A., & Radtke, T. (2025). Planning a digital detox: Findings from a randomized controlled trial to reduce smartphone usage time. Computers in human behavior, 168, 108624. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2025.108624 Buysse, D. J., Reynolds III, C. F., Monk, T. H., Berman, S. R., & Kupfer, D. J. (1989). The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index: a new instrument for psychiatric practice and research. Psychiatry Research, 28(2), 193-213. Choi, S., & Feinberg, R. A. (2021). The LOHAS (lifestyle of health and sustainability) scale development and validation. Sustainability, 13(4), 1598. Gökkaya, D. (2024). Sağlıklı ve Sürdürülebilir Yaşam Tarzı Ölçeği: Türkçe Geçerlilik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması. İnsan ve Toplum Bilimleri Araştırmaları Dergisi, 13(3), 1173-1191. Kemp, S. (2025). Digital 2025: Global Overview Report. https://datareportal.com/reports/digital-2025-global-overview-report Accessed 24.10.2025 Moody, R. (2025). Screen Time Statistics: Average Screen Time by Country. https://www.comparitech.com/tv-streaming/screen-time-stati

    BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sleep Disorders, IntrinsicDyssomniasSleep Wake DisordersNervous System DiseasesMental Disorders

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Participants are randomly assigned in parallel to either a digital detox intervention group receiving a structured behavioral program or a control group receiving no intervention.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 12, 2026

First Posted

April 29, 2026

Study Start

January 1, 2026

Primary Completion

April 12, 2026

Study Completion

April 12, 2026

Last Updated

April 29, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

The data collected in this study include participants' personal and sensitive behavioral information. Individual-level raw data will not be shared with other researchers due to privacy and confidentiality concerns. Data will be analyzed within the scope of this study and reported in aggregate form. No personally identifiable information will be disclosed. All data will be stored in encrypted and password-protected systems.

Locations

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