Clinical trials: Social Media Addiction, open to volunteers
Social Networks, Addiction
Prevalence of Problematic Use of Social Media
In 2023, French individuals spend an average of two hours per day on social media platforms (SM), primarily Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat.
- Trial name
- PURPLE (NCT06798480)
- Testing
- Self-administered survey
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Rest is Shameful
A Study on the Effectiveness of Rest Shame Interventions Based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Reducing Social Media Addiction
This study will employ a randomised controlled trial design to systematically intervene in university students' rest shaming through a structured intervention programme grounded in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), thereby…
- Trial name
- NCT07284160
- Testing
- Structured intervention based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Social Media Addiction, Anxiety
Change in Social Media Use and Well-being Among College Students Receiving a Two-week Exercise or Mindfulness Intervention
The investigators will be randomizing 300 college student participants with high levels of social media use into either a 1) control condition (no intervention), a 2) mindfulness meditation cognitive intervention, or 3) a social…
- Conditions
- Social Media Addiction, Anxiety, Depression Disorder, Wellbeing
- Trial name
- SMUS (NCT07097545)
- Testing
- Mindfulness, Social Media Reduction, Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Parenting, Social Media Addiction
Digital Parenting Education: Impact on Mothers' Social Media Use and Children's Tech Attitudes
The aim of the study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of mothers regarding social media addiction and their children's technology use. The research is a randomized controlled trial.
- Conditions
- Parenting, Social Media Addiction, Internet Addiction
- Trial name
- NCT07008651
- Testing
- Digital parenting education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- Artvin Coruh University
4-STEP-Training Program for Social Media Addiction
The Effectiveness of 4-STEP-Training Program for Social Media Addiction (4-STEP-TPS) and Psychological Problems Among Adolescence
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the 4-STEP Training Program in reducing social media addiction and improving psychological well-being among adolescents.
- Trial name
- 4-STEP-TPS (NCT07564115)
- Testing
- 4-STEP-Training Program for Social Media Addiction (4-STEP-TPS)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Government College University Faisalabad
Internet Gaming Disorder, Social Media Addiction
Chatbot Intervention to Reduce Common Digital Addictions, Sedentary Behaviors and Mental Distress Among Adolescents
The goal of the study is to investigate the efficacy of a secondary low-intensity stage of change (SoC) and motivational interviewing (MI)-based Chatbot-assisted intervention in reducing digital addictions in adolescents with…
- Trial name
- NCT06821373
- Testing
- Chatbot, Control
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Adolescent Behavior, Social Media Addiction
Evaluation of a Family-centered Program for Problematic Gaming/Excessive Screen Use
The Family-Centered Program for Problematic Gaming and Excessive Screen Use (FAME) is a pioneering initiative designed to address the growing challenges of excessive screen use and gaming among children and adolescents…
- Conditions
- Adolescent Behavior, Social Media Addiction, Gaming Disorder, Family Relations
- Trial name
- S-FAME (NCT07245862)
- Testing
- Family-centered Program for Problematic Gaming/Excessive Screen Use in a child and adolescent population within Social Services, Control
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Region Skane
Pregnancy
Social Media Withdrawal in Pregnancy: Effects on Maternal Mental Health and Misinformation
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if restricting social media use with a hardware device can improve mental health and well-being during pregnancy.
- Trial name
- SWIPE LEFT (NCT07812506)
- Testing
- Brick device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Social Media Addiction
4-STEP Training Program for Social Media Addiction, Cognitive Fatigue, Psychological Distress, Academic Burnout and Procrastination Among Students
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured four-step training program for reducing social media addiction and its associated psychological and academic difficulties among school and university students.
- Trial name
- 4-STEP-TPS (NCT07821489)
- Testing
- 4-STEP-TPS
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Government College University Faisalabad
Social Media Addiction, Self Esteem
ACT-Based Psychoeducation for Youth With Social Media Addiction
While social media offers opportunities for connection and self-expression, it also brings significant challenges, particularly social media addiction, characterized by excessive and uncontrolled use.
- Conditions
- Social Media Addiction, Self Esteem, Interpersonal Problem, Problem-solving
- Trial name
- ACT-SM (NCT07343180)
- Testing
- ACT-Based Psychoeducational Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Mental Health Issue
The Relationship Between Internet-use Behavior and Mental Health in Youth
Introduction: WHO defines youth as 15-24 years age group. At this stage, the brain is still under development, with high impulsiveness, being fond of stimulation and yearning for peer life.
- Trial name
- NCT06284551
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Social Media Addiction
Breaking the Cycle of Social Media Addiction: Efficacy of a 4-STEP Training Program in Reducing Cognitive Fatigue, Psychological Distress, Academic Procrastination, and Burnout Among Adolescents
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of the 4-Step Training Program for Social Media Addiction (4-STEP-TPS) in reducing social media addiction, cognitive fatigue, psychological distress, academic…
- Trial name
- 4-STEP (NCT07821502)
- Testing
- 4-STEP-TPS
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Government College University Faisalabad
Depression in Adolescence, Suicidal Ideation
Social Media Concerns Related to Emotional Experiences in Naturalistic Settings (SCREENS)
The objective of this study is to advance understanding of the relationships between social media use (SMU) and internalizing symptoms among a diverse sample of depressed and/or suicidal youth.
- Conditions
- Depression in Adolescence, Suicidal Ideation, Social Media Addiction, Mental Health Issue
- Trial name
- SCREENS (NCT07278752)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Doomscrolling, Cyberchondriac Behavior
4-STEP-Training Program for Doomscrolling, Cyberchondriac Behavior and Psychiatric Symptoms (4-STEP-TPS) Among Individuals With Social Media Addiction
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of the 4-Step Training Program for Social Media Addiction (4-STEP-TPS) in reducing social media addiction, doomscrolling, cyberchondriac behavior, depressive…
- Conditions
- Doomscrolling, Cyberchondriac Behavior, Social Media Addiction
- Trial name
- (4-STEP-TPS) (NCT07663708)
- Testing
- 4-STEP-Training Program for Social Media Addiction (4-STEP-TPS)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Government College University Faisalabad
Healthy
Social Media Addiction and Compulsive Exercise Behaviors
This cross-sectional study investigates the association between social media addiction levels and compulsive exercise behaviors among university students aged 18-24.
- Trial name
- NCT07032467
- Testing
- Psychosocial and Behavioral Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 187 people
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi