Put down your phone: study tests if a digital detox can ease anxiety and boost sleep

NCT ID NCT07147829

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test whether taking a break from digital devices and social media can help reduce depression, anxiety, stress, and improve sleep quality in young adults. One hundred participants who use social media at least 8 hours a day will be randomly assigned to a digital detox or a control group. The goal is to see if unplugging can restore emotional balance and better sleep.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: digital detox (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to improve mental health and sleep in young adults who use social media heavily.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 participants. The effects may be short-lived or not work for everyone, and results may not apply to people with diagnosed mental health conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia mixed anxiety and depressive disorder

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DEPRESSION ANXIETY DISORDER SLEEP QUALITY

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