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NCT Number: NCT06154681

World Digital Detox Program for Enhancing Youth and Family Well-being

The pervasive presence of digital devices and technology has reshaped contemporary society, providing numerous benefits but also prompting concerns about prolonged screen time, particularly with smartphones and social media. These concerns extend to their impact on interpersonal relationships and mental well-being. The Zep Foundation's World Digital Detox Program to address the challenges posed by excessive screen exposure, social media usage, and digital screen dependency.

This study aimed to assess the efficacy of the digital detox family intervention, endorsed by the World Digital Detox Day program, in curbing the use of digital devices-specifically smartphones and social media-and enhancing the overall well-being of youth and families.

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Key information

Conditions

Psychological Well-being Adolescent Behavior Behavior Family Personal Satisfaction

Age range

10 year–14 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

World Digital Detox Day

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

for Caregivers:

  • Age 18 or older at baseline assessment;
  • Primary caregiver responsible for the care of an adolescent 10-14 who is a resident in the same household
  • Able to speak English
  • Agreement to participate in the program;
  • Consent for self and child to participate in the study.

for Adolescents:

  • Age 10-14 at baseline assessment;
  • Agreed to participate in the study;
  • Caregiver consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

  • Serious Medical Conditions requiring frequent hospitalization
  • Special Educational Need Children and Adolescents
  • Substance abuse

Treatment and study plan

World Digital Detox Family Program

Other

The Self-Help World Digital Detox Family Program spans four weeks and offers a structured approach to tackle the rising issues associated with the overuse of screens, social media, and digital devices within families. This intervention provides practical tools and strategies to be implemented on a weekly basis.

Primary outcomes

  1. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

    Time frame: From baseline to 4-week post intervention

    The 10-item PSS was used to assess perception of stress.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Media Multitasking-Revised (MMT-R) scale

    Time frame: From baseline to 4-week post intervention

    18-item MMT-R scale measured proactive behaviors of compulsive or inappropriate phone use as well as more passive behaviors

  2. Family Communication Scale (FCS)

    Time frame: From baseline to 4-week post intervention

    10-item FCS was used to measure satisfaction toward the aspects of positive communication among family members

  3. Family Health Behaviours Scale (FHBS)

    Time frame: From baseline to 4-week post intervention

    27-items FHBS scale includes the subscales to assess parental behavior, meal routines, physical activity, and children's behavior.

  4. Mental Health Continuum Short Form (MHC-SF)

    Time frame: From baseline to 4-week post intervention

    14-items MHC-SF measure the adult's emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Innowage Limited

Industry

Collaborators

  • Aarogyam UK
  • Zep Foundation

Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of a World Digital Detox Program for Enhancing Youth and Family Well-being: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Dec 4, 2023
Registry last updated
Dec 4, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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