Technology AddictionNCT04790721
Relationship Between Academic Achievement, Musculoskeletal System, Quality of Life and Technology Addiction
An observational study of Technology Addiction and Musculoskeletal System, run by Pamukkale University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The increasing use of technological devices such as mobile phones and computers has become indispensable elements of daily life. Especially students are one of the groups that use communication tools most with the developing technology. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 30 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Technology Addiction, Musculoskeletal System, Quality of Life
- How many people
- 473 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 2 Feb 2020to 30 Oct 2021
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 20 to 30 years
- All sexes
- Adult
Study population: Our study is important in terms of determining the effects of not only smartphone use but also computer use addiction on health. For this reason, our study was conducted to investigate the effect of technology addiction on academic achievement, musculoskeletal system and quality of life on behalf of young people.
Who may be able to join
- Individuals between the ages of 20-30, using smartphones and/or computers were included in the study.
Who cannot join
- Individuals who did not meet the inclusion criteria and had a physical-psycho-social condition that could affect the study were excluded from the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: How Much Does Technology Addiction in Youth Affect Academic Achievement, Musculoskeletal System and Quality of Life?
The increasing use of technological devices such as mobile phones and computers has become indispensable elements of daily life. Especially students are one of the groups that use communication tools most with the developing technology. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of technology addiction on academic achievement, musculoskeletal system and quality of life in young people.
- Conditions
- Technology Addiction, Musculoskeletal System, Quality of Life, Youth
- Medical subject headings
- Technology Addiction
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form
It is a 10-item scale assessed with a six-point Likert rating developed by Kwon et al. to measure the risk of smartphone addiction in adolescents.
Measured: 5 minutes
Young Internet Addiction Test Short Form
Developed by Young and converted into short form by Pawlikowski et al., IAT-SF consists of 12 items (13,14). IAT-SF, for which Turkish validity and reliability study has also been carried out, is a five-point Likert (1 = Never, 5 = Very often) type scale. High scores on the scale indicate a high level of internet addiction
Measured: 5 minutes
Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire
The survey indicates whether the pain or discomfort has affected the frequency of 11 different body regions (neck, shoulder, back, upper arm, waist, forearm, hip, upper leg, knee and lower leg) in the last 7 days, the severity of this situation and the ability to work. evaluates.
Measured: 5 minutes
Short Form-36
SF-36 Quality of life questionnaire was used as the general health questionnaire. SF-36, for which Turkish validity-reliability study was conducted, consists of eight subsections (general health perception, physical function, physical role limitation, emotional role limitation, social function, pain, energy, mental health) each varying between 2-10 questions.
Measured: 5 minutes
Meaning of Life Questionnaire
Each item is evaluated according to a 7-graded response system (1: Strongly Disagree, 7: Strongly Agree). It is stated that as the score obtained from the questionnaire increases, life satisfaction increases.
Measured: 2 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Mar 2021
- Study start2 Feb 2020
- Primary completion10 Oct 2021
- Study completion30 Oct 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Technology AddictionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Pamukkale UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 473 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Pamukkale University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ayşe Ünal, Pamukkale University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04790721
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 10.09.2019 / 15
- Status last verified
- Jan 2022
- First submitted
- 8 Mar 2021
- Last updated
- 27 Jan 2022
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Jan 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- How Much Does Technology Addiction in Youth Affect Academic Achievement, Musculoskeletal System and Quality of Life?
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04790721
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 10.09.2019 / 15
- Conditions
- Technology Addiction, Musculoskeletal System, Quality of Life, Youth
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 473 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Pamukkale UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Feb 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Oct 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Oct 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Mar 2021 (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.
The increasing use of technological devices such as mobile phones and computers has become indispensable elements of daily life. Especially students are one of the groups that use communication tools most with the developing technology. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of technology addiction on academic achievement, musculoskeletal system and quality of life in young people.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Our study is important in terms of determining the effects of not only smartphone use but also computer use addiction on health. For this reason, our study was conducted to investigate the effect of technology addiction on academic achievement, musculoskeletal system and quality of life on behalf of young people.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Individuals between the ages of 20-30, using smartphones and/or computers were included in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Individuals who did not meet the inclusion criteria and had a physical-psycho-social condition that could affect the study were excluded from the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form
Time frame: 5 minutes
It is a 10-item scale assessed with a six-point Likert rating developed by Kwon et al. to measure the risk of smartphone addiction in adolescents.
Young Internet Addiction Test Short Form
Time frame: 5 minutes
Developed by Young and converted into short form by Pawlikowski et al., IAT-SF consists of 12 items (13,14). IAT-SF, for which Turkish validity and reliability study has also been carried out, is a five-point Likert (1 = Never, 5 = Very often) type scale. High scores on the scale indicate a high level of internet addiction
Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire
Time frame: 5 minutes
The survey indicates whether the pain or discomfort has affected the frequency of 11 different body regions (neck, shoulder, back, upper arm, waist, forearm, hip, upper leg, knee and lower leg) in the last 7 days, the severity of this situation and the ability to work. evaluates.
Short Form-36
Time frame: 5 minutes
SF-36 Quality of life questionnaire was used as the general health questionnaire. SF-36, for which Turkish validity-reliability study was conducted, consists of eight subsections (general health perception, physical function, physical role limitation, emotional role limitation, social function, pain, energy, mental health) each varying between 2-10 questions.
Meaning of Life Questionnaire
Time frame: 2 minutes
Each item is evaluated according to a 7-graded response system (1: Strongly Disagree, 7: Strongly Agree). It is stated that as the score obtained from the questionnaire increases, life satisfaction increases.
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 27 Jan 2022.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Technology Addiction and Musculoskeletal System, 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 27 Jan 2022. 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?
Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form (time frame: 5 minutes). The study lists 5 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 27 Jan 2022.