Put down your phone! study tests digital detox for better grades

NCT ID NCT07467057

First seen Apr 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a brief digital abstinence intervention can help nursing students reduce distractions and improve time management. 80 undergraduate nursing students will either limit or stop non-academic smartphone use for a set period. Their time management skills will be measured before and after the intervention to see if it helps them focus better.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • King Faisal

    RECRUITING

    Jeddah, Alahsaa, Saudi Arabia

    Contact

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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 offer a simple, low-cost strategy for students to improve focus and time management by reducing digital distractions.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants, and results may not apply to other groups. The intervention is short-term, so lasting benefits are uncertain.

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.