Can mindfulness break Teens' phone addiction?
NCT ID NCT07320547
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested an 8-session mindfulness program in 128 Turkish high school students to see if it could reduce internet and smartphone addiction. The program focused on awareness of breath, body, and stress. Researchers measured changes in mindfulness and addiction levels using standard questionnaires.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mindfulness-Based Technology Addiction Program (MBTAP)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help teens reduce internet and smartphone addiction.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study in one Turkish high school, so results may not apply to other groups. The program requires active participation and may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Çankırı Karatekin University
Çankırı, Turkey (Türkiye)
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