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Old-school games take on screen time and stress in teens

NCT ID NCT06081751

Symptom relief Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether playing traditional children's games, led by a nurse, can lower internet use and stress in middle school students aged 10-12 who spend more than two hours online daily. Participants play games for 60 minutes, three times a week for eight weeks, while a control group continues usual school activities. The goal is to see if this fun, low-cost approach can support healthier habits and well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Nurse-Led Traditional Children's Games Program
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a simple, school-based way to reduce excessive internet use and stress in young teens.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in one country, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention may not produce lasting changes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

65 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2022

Finished

Feb 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

10 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Students enrolled in the 5th or 6th grade. * Aged 10-12 years. * Daily internet use of more than 2 hours. * Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian. * Child assent obtained before participation. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a physical, orthopedic, or mental illness or disability that could interfere with participation in the intervention. * Regular participation in organized sports activities or sporting events.

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Locations

  • Necmettin Erbakan University

    Konya, Konya, 42000, Turkey (Türkiye)