Technology AddictionNCT07532720
The Effect of Technology Addiction on Physical Activity and Attention Levels in Adolescents
An observational study of Technology Addiction and Adolescent Health, run by Marmara University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between technology addiction and physical activity and attention levels in adolescents. As the use of smartphones, the internet, and other digital technologies has increased among young people, concerns have also increased regarding the possible effects of excessive… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 10 to 19 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Technology Addiction, Adolescent Health, Attendance Level
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Mar 2023to 1 Jun 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 10 to 19 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Study population: The study population consisted of adolescent volunteers aged 13 to 18 years who were recruited from the community to participate in a study conducted at Marmara University. This was a community-based adolescent sample rather than a clinical patient population
Who may be able to join
- Adolescents aged 10-19 years
- Healthy cognitive functions
- Literate
- Voluntary participation
Who cannot join
- Insufficient language and cognitive skills to complete questionnaires and understand instructions
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Istanbul
About this study
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between technology addiction and physical activity and attention levels in adolescents. As the use of smartphones, the internet, and other digital technologies has increased among young people, concerns have also increased regarding the possible effects of excessive technology use on health and daily functioning. This study sought to determine whether higher levels of technology addiction are associated with lower physical activity and reduced attention in adolescents by evaluating these variables and examining the relationship between them.
Read the detailed description
This study was designed to investigate the relationship between technology addiction, physical activity level, and attention in adolescents. With the increasing use of smartphones, internet-based platforms, and digital devices in everyday life, concerns have emerged regarding the possible impact of excessive technology use on adolescent health, behavior, and cognitive function. This study aimed to examine these associations in a structured manner using standardized assessment tools.
After completion of the informed consent process, eligible adolescent participants were enrolled and underwent study assessments. Basic demographic information, existing medical conditions, and daily duration of technology use were recorded. Technology addiction was evaluated using the Technology Addiction Scale, the Young Internet Addiction Scale, and the Smartphone Addiction Scale. These measures were used to assess different aspects of problematic technology use. Physical activity level was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form, while attention level was evaluated using the Bourdon Attention Test.
The study was planned to assess whether higher levels of technology addiction were associated with lower physical activity levels and altered attention performance. Comparisons were made according to technology addiction classifications, and statistical analyses were performed to evaluate the relationships among technology addiction, physical activity, and attention variables. Through this design, the study sought to provide further evidence on the potential effects of problematic technology use on physical and cognitive functioning during adolescence.
- Conditions
- Technology Addiction, Adolescent Health, Attendance Level
- Keywords
- Adolescent, Technology Addiction, Physical Activity, Attendance Level
- Medical subject headings
- Technology Addiction, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Participants | Adolescents aged 10-19 years who voluntarily participated in a cross-sectional observational study evaluating technology addiction, physical activity, and attention level. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Physical Activity Level
Physical activity level will be assessed at baseline using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form. The questionnaire consists of 7 items and evaluates vigorous physical activity, moderate physical activity, walking, and sitting time over the last 7 days. Results are reported as total physical activity in MET-minutes/week and classified as inactive, minimally active, or very active. Higher scores indicate greater physical activity. The score does not have a fixed maximum value.
Measured: Baseline
Attention Level
Attention level will be assessed at baseline using the Bourdon Attention Test. In this study, the letter form of the test will be used. Each correct marking is scored as 1 point. Scores range from 0 to 110, with higher scores indicating better attention.
Measured: Baseline
Secondary outcomes (3)
Technology addiction level
Technology addiction level will be assessed at baseline using the Technology Addiction Scale. The scale consists of 24 items and 4 subdimensions. Scores range from 24 to 120, with higher scores indicating greater technology addiction. According to the scoring, participants may be classified as not addicted, low-level addicted, moderately addicted, highly addicted, or fully addicted.
Measured: Baseline
Internet addiction level
Internet addiction level will be assessed at baseline using the Young Internet Addiction Scale. The scale consists of 12 items, and the maximum possible score is 60. Based on the five-point Likert structure described in the manuscript, scores can be reported from 12 to 60, with higher scores indicating greater internet addiction.
Measured: Baseline
Smartphone addiction level
Smartphone addiction level will be assessed at baseline using the Smartphone Addiction Scale. The scale consists of 10 items in a six-point Likert format. Total scores range from 10 to 60, with higher scores indicating greater smartphone addiction. Scores of 33 or higher for males and 31 or higher for females are accepted as smartphone addiction.
Measured: Baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Apr 2026
- Study start1 Mar 2023
- Primary completion1 Jun 2023
- Study completion1 Jun 2023
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 Marmara 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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Marmara University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Aysel Yildiz, Marmara University
- Investigators
- Aysel Yıldız Özer, PT, PhD, Principal investigator, Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07532720
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 888
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 26 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 16 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data (IPD) collected in this study will not be made publicly available. There is no plan to share individual-level data or a data dictionary with other researchers.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Technology Addiction on Physical Activity and Attention Levels in Adolescents
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07532720
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 888
- Conditions
- Technology Addiction, Adolescent Health, Attendance Level
- Keywords
- Adolescent, Technology Addiction, Physical Activity, Attendance Level
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Marmara UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Mar 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jun 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 16 Apr 2026 (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 investigate the relationship between technology addiction and physical activity and attention levels in adolescents. As the use of smartphones, the internet, and other digital technologies has increased among young people, concerns have also increased regarding the possible effects of excessive technology use on health and daily functioning. This study sought to determine whether higher levels of technology addiction are associated with lower physical activity and reduced attention in adolescents by evaluating these variables and examining the relationship between them.
Detailed description
This study was designed to investigate the relationship between technology addiction, physical activity level, and attention in adolescents. With the increasing use of smartphones, internet-based platforms, and digital devices in everyday life, concerns have emerged regarding the possible impact of excessive technology use on adolescent health, behavior, and cognitive function. This study aimed to examine these associations in a structured manner using standardized assessment tools.
After completion of the informed consent process, eligible adolescent participants were enrolled and underwent study assessments. Basic demographic information, existing medical conditions, and daily duration of technology use were recorded. Technology addiction was evaluated using the Technology Addiction Scale, the Young Internet Addiction Scale, and the Smartphone Addiction Scale. These measures were used to assess different aspects of problematic technology use. Physical activity level was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form, while attention level was evaluated using the Bourdon Attention Test.
The study was planned to assess whether higher levels of technology addiction were associated with lower physical activity levels and altered attention performance. Comparisons were made according to technology addiction classifications, and statistical analyses were performed to evaluate the relationships among technology addiction, physical activity, and attention variables. Through this design, the study sought to provide further evidence on the potential effects of problematic technology use on physical and cognitive functioning during adolescence.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Participants | – | –Adolescents aged 10-19 years who voluntarily participated in a cross-sectional observational study evaluating technology addiction, physical activity, and attention level. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 10 to 19 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- The study population consisted of adolescent volunteers aged 13 to 18 years who were recruited from the community to participate in a study conducted at Marmara University. This was a community-based adolescent sample rather than a clinical patient population
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Adolescents aged 10-19 years
- Healthy cognitive functions
- Literate
- Voluntary participation
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Insufficient language and cognitive skills to complete questionnaires and understand instructions
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
Physical Activity Level
Time frame: Baseline
Physical activity level will be assessed at baseline using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form. The questionnaire consists of 7 items and evaluates vigorous physical activity, moderate physical activity, walking, and sitting time over the last 7 days. Results are reported as total physical activity in MET-minutes/week and classified as inactive, minimally active, or very active. Higher scores indicate greater physical activity. The score does not have a fixed maximum value.
Attention Level
Time frame: Baseline
Attention level will be assessed at baseline using the Bourdon Attention Test. In this study, the letter form of the test will be used. Each correct marking is scored as 1 point. Scores range from 0 to 110, with higher scores indicating better attention.
3 secondary outcomes
Technology addiction level
Time frame: Baseline
Internet addiction level
Time frame: Baseline
Smartphone addiction level
Time frame: Baseline
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 16 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data (IPD) collected in this study will not be made publicly available. There is no plan to share individual-level data or a data dictionary with other researchers.
Related trials for Technology Addiction
RecruitingObservational study
The Association Between Smartphone Overuse and Mechanical Neck Pain Among Galala University Students
Mechanical Neck Pain, Forward Head Posture (FHP)
Not yet recruiting
Interpersonal Relational Role Analysis Group Therapy for Nursing Students at Risk of Internet Addiction
Internet Addiction
Not yet recruiting
Evaluation of Interventions to Promote Work-Life Balance Among Students at Gaming Schools
Internet Gaming Disorder
Not yet recruitingObservational study
Smartphone Addiction and Upper Extremity Sensorimotor Performance
Smartphone Addiction
Not yet recruitingPhase 1/2
Medically Supervised Ibogaine With 12-Month Digital Recovery Support for Opioid Use Disorder
Opioid Use Disorder, Opioid Withdrawal
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.
Aysel Yıldız Özer, PT, PhD principal investigator
Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
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 Adolescent Health, run by Marmara 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 4 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 16 Apr 2026. 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?
Physical Activity Level (time frame: Baseline). 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 16 Apr 2026.