Internet Addiction and Sleep Quality Among Medical Students

Internet addiction has become increasingly prevalent among medical students and may negatively affect sleep quality and academic performance. This cross-sectional study aims to assess the prevalence of internet addiction among medical students at Sohag University and evaluate its relationship with sleep quality and academic achievement using validated assessment tools.

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Key information

Conditions

Internet Addiction Level Academic Performance Dyssomnias Medical Students Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Quality of Sleep Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders Sleep Wake Disorders

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Medical students in Sohag university
Students who agree to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

• Students with known psychiatric illness (e.g., major depressive disorder, schizophrenia).

Students with diagnosed neurological disorders or primary sleep disorders (e.g., epilepsy, narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea).
Students who decline participation.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Internet addiction severity

Time frame: Data will be collected over a period of 6 months.

measured by Internet Addiction Test
sleep quality

Time frame: Data will be collected over a period of 6 months.

(measured by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index),
Academic performance

Time frame: Data will be collected over a period of 6 months.

Assessed using students' GPA or exam scores.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sohag University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Impact of Internet Addiction on Sleep Quality and Academic Performance Among Medical Students at Sohag University.

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2027
First posted: May 27, 2026
Registry last updated: May 27, 2026

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