AddictionNCT06187766
Effects of Social Media Addiction on Physical Activity Level and Exercise Capacity in University Students
An observational study of Addiction and Social Media Addiction, run by Gazi University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of social media addiction on functional exercise capacity and maximal exercise capacity in university students. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Addiction, Social Media Addiction, Physical Inactivity
- What is being tested?
- Social Media Addiction
- How many people
- 110 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 5 Dec 2023to 20 Dec 2024
- 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 18 to 30 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Study population: University students
Who may be able to join
- age between 18-30 years
Who cannot join
- chronic illnesses
- can't walk or run
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Gazi University, Faculty of Health and Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Recruiting Ankara, Turkey, 06500
Ankara, 06500
About this study
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of social media addiction on functional exercise capacity and maximal exercise capacity in university students.
Read the detailed description
The internet, one of the new communication technologies, has become an indispensable part of human life as it makes people's lives easier, provides people with the advantage of saving time, and facilitates and accelerates information acquisition.
Thanks to the internet, people can do many daily tasks quickly with minimal physical effort and cost. This makes personal and business life easier. Internet technology has many positive features. This network, which develops and changes daily, has become indispensable for many people. In addition to all these positive features, today, this situation emerges as a new addiction phenomenon. In cases where there is no parental or teacher supervision in their use of social media, adolescents encounter negative content.
There is a high probability of being affected by the contents. Sharing sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin, YouTube, and Tumblr, which are very popular social media networks that have entered our lives, have been used by many people in the world and in Turkey for a long time. It seems that the rapid increase in usage rates and durations will continue rather than decrease.
The intense amount and duration of use brings the phenomenon of "addiction" to the agenda. People seek and express in virtual environments what they cannot achieve or express freely in real life. These types of actions increase people's usage time, So much so that this situation causes addiction. Many studies have been conducted in the literature to investigate the effect of social media and digital game addiction on physical activity levels. Although many studies have been conducted to examine social media addiction and the effects it causes, there is no research on the effects of social media addiction on functional exercise capacity and maximal exercise capacity. No study has been found investigating its effect. For this reason, the investigators think that there is a need for a study in this direction in the literature. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of social media addiction on functional exercise capacity and maximal exercise capacity in university students.
- Conditions
- Addiction, Social Media Addiction, Physical Inactivity
- Being tested
- Social Media Addiction
- Medical subject headings
- Behavior, Addictive, Internet Addiction Disorder, Sedentary Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Social Media AddictionDiagnostic test
Social Media Addiction level will be determined by Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| University Students | University students will be categorized with Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale. Receives: Diagnostic Test: Social Media Addiction |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Social Media Addiction
Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale is a social media addiction scale, but social media has been defined as the use of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Therefore, BSMAS can be considered a SNA scale despite being called a social media addiction scale. BSMAS is an adaptation of Bergen Facebook addiction scale (BFAS). In BSMAS, the term "Facebook" has been replaced with "Social media" in all items of the scale. There is one item each for six components of behavioral addiction.Higher scores mean a social media addiction level is high.
Measured: Baseline
Physical Activity Level
Physical activity will be evaluated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF), whose reliability and validity are documented . The questionnaire referre to the last 7 days and asked about walking, moderate-intensity activities, vigorous-intensity activities and sitting time.
Measured: Baseline
Functional exercise capacity
The 6-min walk test (6MWT) will perform in a 30-m unobstructed corridor. Measurement will be done according to American Thoracic Society guidelines.
Measured: Baseline
Maximal exercise capacity
A modified incremental shuttle walk test will be used to evaluate maximal exercise capacity.Subjects will be instructed to walk/run up and down a 10-m course marked by cones placed 0.5 m from each end.
Measured: Baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Jan 2024
- Study start5 Dec 2023
- Primary completion20 Feb 2024
- Study completion20 Dec 2024 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AddictionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Gazi 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
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 110 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Gazi University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muserrefe Nur Keles, Gazi University
- Investigators
- Muserrefe Nur Keles, PhD, Study chair, Gazi University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06187766
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 220819
- Status last verified
- Oct 2024
- First submitted
- 17 Dec 2023
- Last updated
- 26 Oct 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Oct 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Social Media Addiction on Physical Activity Level and Exercise Capacity in University Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06187766
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 220819
- Conditions
- Addiction, Social Media Addiction, Physical Inactivity
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 110 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Gazi UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 5 Dec 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Feb 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Dec 2024 (estimated)
- First posted
- 3 Jan 2024 (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 aim of this study is to investigate the effect of social media addiction on functional exercise capacity and maximal exercise capacity in university students.
Detailed description
The internet, one of the new communication technologies, has become an indispensable part of human life as it makes people's lives easier, provides people with the advantage of saving time, and facilitates and accelerates information acquisition.
Thanks to the internet, people can do many daily tasks quickly with minimal physical effort and cost. This makes personal and business life easier. Internet technology has many positive features. This network, which develops and changes daily, has become indispensable for many people. In addition to all these positive features, today, this situation emerges as a new addiction phenomenon. In cases where there is no parental or teacher supervision in their use of social media, adolescents encounter negative content.
There is a high probability of being affected by the contents. Sharing sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin, YouTube, and Tumblr, which are very popular social media networks that have entered our lives, have been used by many people in the world and in Turkey for a long time. It seems that the rapid increase in usage rates and durations will continue rather than decrease.
The intense amount and duration of use brings the phenomenon of "addiction" to the agenda. People seek and express in virtual environments what they cannot achieve or express freely in real life. These types of actions increase people's usage time, So much so that this situation causes addiction. Many studies have been conducted in the literature to investigate the effect of social media and digital game addiction on physical activity levels. Although many studies have been conducted to examine social media addiction and the effects it causes, there is no research on the effects of social media addiction on functional exercise capacity and maximal exercise capacity. No study has been found investigating its effect. For this reason, the investigators think that there is a need for a study in this direction in the literature. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of social media addiction on functional exercise capacity and maximal exercise capacity in university students.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| University Students | – | Diagnostic Test: Social Media AddictionUniversity students will be categorized with Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- University students
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- age between 18-30 years
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- chronic illnesses
- can't walk or run
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Social Media AddictionSocial Media Addiction level will be determined by Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale | Diagnostic test | University Students |
Primary outcome
Social Media Addiction
Time frame: Baseline
Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale is a social media addiction scale, but social media has been defined as the use of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Therefore, BSMAS can be considered a SNA scale despite being called a social media addiction scale. BSMAS is an adaptation of Bergen Facebook addiction scale (BFAS). In BSMAS, the term "Facebook" has been replaced with "Social media" in all items of the scale. There is one item each for six components of behavioral addiction.Higher scores mean a social media addiction level is high.
Physical Activity Level
Time frame: Baseline
Physical activity will be evaluated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF), whose reliability and validity are documented . The questionnaire referre to the last 7 days and asked about walking, moderate-intensity activities, vigorous-intensity activities and sitting time.
Functional exercise capacity
Time frame: Baseline
The 6-min walk test (6MWT) will perform in a 30-m unobstructed corridor. Measurement will be done according to American Thoracic Society guidelines.
Maximal exercise capacity
Time frame: Baseline
A modified incremental shuttle walk test will be used to evaluate maximal exercise capacity.Subjects will be instructed to walk/run up and down a 10-m course marked by cones placed 0.5 m from each end.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 26 Oct 2024.
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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.
Muserrefe Nur Keles, PhD study chair
Gazi University
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 Addiction and Social Media Addiction, run by Gazi 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 2 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 26 Oct 2024. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
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?
Social Media Addiction (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 4 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 26 Oct 2024.