Is your phone hurting your child? new study investigates 'Technoference'
NCT ID NCT07387133
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how parents' use of smartphones and other digital devices while with their children (called 'technoference') might relate to children's emotional and behavioral development. Researchers will follow 250 parents of children aged 2 to 5 years for six months, using online questionnaires. No treatment or intervention is involved—just observation to better understand any potential connections.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this study finds a link, it could help parents understand how their phone use might affect their child's behavior and emotions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for associations, not cause and effect. Results may not apply to all families.
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Sancaktepe Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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