Smartphone AddictionVALSCREENNCT05585723
French Language Validation of Questionnaires for the Evaluation of Problematic Screen Use.
An observational study of Smartphone Addiction, run by University Hospital, Grenoble.
Trial summary
The main objective of this research is to linguistically validate the Smartphone Addiction Scale, Nomophobia Questionnaire, The Problematic Use of Mobile Phones scale, Smartphone Addiction Proneness Scale, Digital Addiction Scale for Children, Gaming Motivation Scale and Problematic Media Use Measure in French so that… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 12 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Smartphone Addiction
- What is being tested?
- Questionnaires completion
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Nov 2022to 1 Jan 2023
- 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 12 to 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Study population: University students, teenagers and parents of teenagers to test understanding of linguistic validation of questionnaires
Who may be able to join
- Inclusion criteria for the SAS, NMP-Q, SAPS questionnaires
- University students over 18 years of age Inclusion criteria for the GAMS questionnaire
- University students over 18 years of age
- Video game players (at least one video game session in the past two weeks) Inclusion criteria for the PUMP and DASC questionnaires
- Adolescents (12-17 years old) Inclusion criteria for the PMUM-SF questionnaire
- Parents of adolescents (this can be parents of adolescents who answered the previous questions)
- Adolescents must have access to at least one screen: smartphone, computer, television, etc (even that of a parent)
Who cannot join
- Difficulties in understanding the French language
- Cognitive disorders
- Subject under guardianship or subject deprived of liberty
- Opposition to participation in the study
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet.
About this study
The main objective of this research is to linguistically validate the Smartphone Addiction Scale, Nomophobia Questionnaire, The Problematic Use of Mobile Phones scale, Smartphone Addiction Proneness Scale, Digital Addiction Scale for Children, Gaming Motivation Scale and Problematic Media Use Measure in French so that they are conceptually equivalent to their original version.
- Conditions
- Smartphone Addiction
- Being tested
- Questionnaires completion
- Medical subject headings
- Internet Addiction Disorder
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Questionnaires completionBehavioural
Prospective, qualitative, observational, single-center study. 1) Two independent translations of the original questionnaires into French, 2) Back-translation of the consensus version into English by a professional bilingual translator 3) We will submit this final version to two opinion leaders in France. 4) Evaluation of the clarity, comprehension and acceptability of the translation of the questionnaire.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| students at the university | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Questionnaires completion | |
| teenagers | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Questionnaires completion | |
| parents of teenagers | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Questionnaires completion |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The process of validation will be performed by the forward/backward method (Epstein et al. 2015). The translation will be considered valid when the tests performed by the participants are considered successful.
Measured: through questionnaires completion, an average of 1 day
Secondary outcomes (1)
Evaluation of the internal consistency of the questionnaires after cross-cultural adaptation in French language
Measured: through questionnaires completion, an average of 1 day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Oct 2022
- Study start1 Nov 2022 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Dec 2022 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jan 2023 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Smartphone AddictionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University Hospital, GrenobleThe 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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05585723
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2022-A01943-40
- Acronym
- VALSCREEN
- Status last verified
- Oct 2022
- First submitted
- 10 Oct 2022
- Last updated
- 19 Oct 2022
- 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 19 Oct 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- French Language Validation of Questionnaires for the Evaluation of Problematic Screen Use.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05585723
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- VALSCREEN / 2022-A01943-40
- Conditions
- Smartphone Addiction
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, GrenobleUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Nov 2022 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2022 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jan 2023 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 Oct 2022 (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 main objective of this research is to linguistically validate the Smartphone Addiction Scale, Nomophobia Questionnaire, The Problematic Use of Mobile Phones scale, Smartphone Addiction Proneness Scale, Digital Addiction Scale for Children, Gaming Motivation Scale and Problematic Media Use Measure in French so that they are conceptually equivalent to their original version.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| students at the university | – | Behavioral: Questionnaires completion |
| teenagers | – | Behavioral: Questionnaires completion |
| parents of teenagers | – | Behavioral: Questionnaires completion |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 12 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- University students, teenagers and parents of teenagers to test understanding of linguistic validation of questionnaires
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Inclusion criteria for the SAS, NMP-Q, SAPS questionnaires
- University students over 18 years of age Inclusion criteria for the GAMS questionnaire
- University students over 18 years of age
- Video game players (at least one video game session in the past two weeks) Inclusion criteria for the PUMP and DASC questionnaires
- Adolescents (12-17 years old) Inclusion criteria for the PMUM-SF questionnaire
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Difficulties in understanding the French language
- Cognitive disorders
- Subject under guardianship or subject deprived of liberty
- Opposition to participation in 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.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Questionnaires completionProspective, qualitative, observational, single-center study. 1) Two independent translations of the original questionnaires into French, 2) Back-translation of the consensus version into English by a professional bilingual translator 3) We will submit this final version to two opinion leaders in France. 4) Evaluation of the clarity, comprehension and acceptability of the translation of the questionnaire. | Behavioural | parents of teenagers, students at the university, teenagers |
Primary outcome
The process of validation will be performed by the forward/backward method (Epstein et al. 2015). The translation will be considered valid when the tests performed by the participants are considered successful.
Time frame: through questionnaires completion, an average of 1 day
1 secondary outcome
Evaluation of the internal consistency of the questionnaires after cross-cultural adaptation in French language
Time frame: through questionnaires completion, an average of 1 day
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Oct 2022.
- 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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Smartphone Addiction, run by University Hospital, Grenoble.
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 7 inclusion and 4 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Oct 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Alexandre BELLIER, MD, PhD (+33476637149, abellier@chu-grenoble.fr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
The process of validation will be performed by the forward/backward method (Epstein et al. 2015). The translation will be considered valid when the tests performed by the participants are considered successful. (time frame: through questionnaires completion, an average of 1 day). 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 19 Oct 2022.