Phone-Free for better grades: digital detox trial for nursing students
NCT ID NCT07467057
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a brief digital abstinence intervention can reduce distractions and improve time management among 80 undergraduate nursing students. Participants will limit non-academic smartphone use for a set period and be assessed before and after using validated questionnaires. The goal is to see if cutting back on digital distractions can boost academic focus and time management skills.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Digital abstinence intervention (behavioral)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost strategy to help students manage digital distractions and improve academic focus.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants and no control group randomization. Results may not apply to other groups or settings.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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King Faisal
RECRUITINGJeddah, Alahsaa, Saudi Arabia
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