NCT07609784

Brief Summary

Internet addiction has become increasingly prevalent among medical students and may negatively affect sleep quality and academic performance. This cross-sectional study aims to assess the prevalence of internet addiction among medical students at Sohag University and evaluate its relationship with sleep quality and academic achievement using validated assessment tools.

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Enrollment
499

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
11mo left

Started Jul 2026

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 20, 2026

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 27, 2026

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2026

Expected
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2026

8 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2027

Last Updated

May 27, 2026

Status Verified

May 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

May 20, 2026

Last Update Submit

May 26, 2026

Conditions

Internet Addiction LevelQuality of SleepMedical StudentsAcademic Performance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Internet addiction severity

    measured by Internet Addiction Test

    Data will be collected over a period of 6 months.

  • sleep quality

    (measured by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index),

    Data will be collected over a period of 6 months.

  • Academic performance

    Assessed using students' GPA or exam scores.

    Data will be collected over a period of 6 months.

Eligibility Criteria

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

All undergraduate medical students at Sohag University, Egypt during the academic year of data collection will be eligible to participate in the study.

You may qualify if:

  • Medical students in Sohag university
  • Students who agree to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

  • Students with known psychiatric illness (e.g., major depressive disorder, schizophrenia).
  • Students with diagnosed neurological disorders or primary sleep disorders (e.g., epilepsy, narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea).
  • Students who decline participation.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sleep Disorders, IntrinsicDyssomniasSleep Wake DisordersNervous System DiseasesMental Disorders

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
OTHER
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Residant

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 20, 2026

First Posted

May 27, 2026

Study Start (Estimated)

July 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

October 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

June 1, 2027

Last Updated

May 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05