Sports Physical TherapyNCT04299074
Smartphone Addiction and Physical Activity
A study testing addiction in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Pamukkale University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aimed to determine the effect of smartphone addiction on physical activity level in healthy individuals. A total of 300 (134 female) healthy university students were included in this study. The mean age of the subjects was 21.36 ± 2.33 year. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Physical Therapy
- What is being tested?
- addiction
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 300 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 20 Feb 2019to 20 Oct 2019
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 35 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- to be 18-35 old years
Who cannot join
- not to be sports science students
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Physical Activity Level
This study aimed to determine the effect of smartphone addiction on physical activity level in healthy individuals. A total of 300 (134 female) healthy university students were included in this study. The mean age of the subjects was 21.36 ± 2.33 year.
Read the detailed description
This study aimed to determine the effect of smartphone addiction on physical activity level in healthy individuals. A total of 300 (134 female) healthy university students were included in this study. The mean age of the subjects was 21.36 ± 2.33 year. The universe of the study consisted of volunteer students (Coaching Education, Physical Education and Sports Teaching, Sports Management, Recreation Departments) at the Faculty of Sport Sciences. Participants' demographic information was obtained and their physical activity levels were questioned with International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ) and smartphone addictions with the Smartphone Addiction Scale- Short Verison (SAS-SV).
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Being tested
- addiction
- Keywords
- Addiction, Healthy individuals, Physical activity, Smartphone, Sport science
- Medical subject headings
- Behavior, Addictive, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
addictionOther
questionnaire
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Addiction | Other | problematic addiction Receives: Other: addiction |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Questionnaire
International Physical Activity Questionnaires: The higher score obtained from this questionnaire indicated that participant have a high physical activity level. Physically inactive (<600 MET-min / week), low level of physical activity (600 - 3000 MET minutes / week) and the adequate level of physical activity (beneficial to health) (> 3000 MET minutes / week).
Measured: This questionnaire is used during baseline assessment
Scale
Smartphone Addiction Scale- Short Verison: The higher score obtained from this scale indicated that participant have smartphone addiction. Cut-off score was 31 for male and 33 for female
Measured: This scale is used during baseline assessment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Mar 2020
- Study start20 Feb 2019
- Primary completion20 Mar 2019
- Study completion20 Oct 2019
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sports Physical TherapyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Screening
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Pamukkale University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Meryem BUKE, Pamukkale University
- Investigators
- Meryem BUKE, Principal investigator, Pamukkale University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04299074
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 60116787-020/1323
- Status last verified
- Mar 2020
- First submitted
- 26 Feb 2020
- Last updated
- 9 Sep 2020
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Sep 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Physical Activity Level
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04299074
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 60116787-020/1323
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Keywords
- Addiction, Healthy individuals, Physical activity, Smartphone, Sport science
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Pamukkale UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Feb 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Mar 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Oct 2019 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 Mar 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aimed to determine the effect of smartphone addiction on physical activity level in healthy individuals. A total of 300 (134 female) healthy university students were included in this study. The mean age of the subjects was 21.36 ± 2.33 year.
Detailed description
This study aimed to determine the effect of smartphone addiction on physical activity level in healthy individuals. A total of 300 (134 female) healthy university students were included in this study. The mean age of the subjects was 21.36 ± 2.33 year. The universe of the study consisted of volunteer students (Coaching Education, Physical Education and Sports Teaching, Sports Management, Recreation Departments) at the Faculty of Sport Sciences. Participants' demographic information was obtained and their physical activity levels were questioned with International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ) and smartphone addictions with the Smartphone Addiction Scale- Short Verison (SAS-SV).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Screening
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Addiction | Other | Other: addictionproblematic addiction |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- to be 18-35 old years
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- not to be sports science students
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| addictionquestionnaire | Other | Addiction |
Primary outcome
Questionnaire
Time frame: This questionnaire is used during baseline assessment
International Physical Activity Questionnaires: The higher score obtained from this questionnaire indicated that participant have a high physical activity level. Physically inactive (<600 MET-min / week), low level of physical activity (600 - 3000 MET minutes / week) and the adequate level of physical activity (beneficial to health) (> 3000 MET minutes / week).
Scale
Time frame: This scale is used during baseline assessment
Smartphone Addiction Scale- Short Verison: The higher score obtained from this scale indicated that participant have smartphone addiction. Cut-off score was 31 for male and 33 for female
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Sep 2020.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Meryem BUKE principal investigator
Pamukkale University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing addiction in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Pamukkale University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Sep 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Questionnaire (time frame: This questionnaire is used during baseline assessment). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Sep 2020; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 30 Oct 2026.