Exploring the Effects of Smartphone and Game Addiction on Activity, Sleep, Stress, and Pain in Youth

Launched by ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY - CERRAHPASA · May 20, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking into how addiction to smartphones and video games affects young people's health. Specifically, it will study how these addictions relate to levels of physical activity, quality of sleep, stress, fatigue, and pain in the body. Many university students spend a lot of time on their devices, and this study aims to understand if this behavior might be harming their overall well-being. By gathering information through surveys, researchers hope to find out more about these connections, which could help develop better ways to encourage healthier use of technology among young people.

To participate in this study, you need to be between 18 and 30 years old and currently enrolled in a physiotherapy and rehabilitation program. You must also be willing to provide information about your smartphone and gaming habits. However, if you have certain health conditions, like a serious muscle or joint issue, a neurological or psychiatric disorder, or if you've previously been treated for smartphone or game addiction, you won’t be eligible to join. If you do participate, you can expect to fill out questionnaires about your daily habits and health, which will help researchers learn more about how technology use impacts young adults.

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Eligibility criteria

• • Inclusion Criteria Aged between 18 and 30 years Currently enrolled as a student in a physiotherapy and rehabilitation undergraduate program Willing to voluntarily participate and able to provide signed informed consent Capable of providing self-reported data regarding smartphone or digital game use
• • Exclusion Criteria Diagnosis of any neurological, psychiatric, or chronic pain disorder Presence of a serious musculoskeletal condition or a history of major orthopedic surgery Having a medical condition (e.g., sleep disorder) that could affect the study outcomes Previous participation in a treatment program for smartphone or digital game addiction