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Phone addiction? rutgers study tests simple tricks to help students unplug

NCT ID NCT06750978

Symptom relief Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether simple behavioral strategies can help college students reduce problematic smartphone use. Fifty students who feel they use their phones too much will try a mobile app that tracks social media and gaming time, encourages alternative activities, and offers small financial rewards for cutting back. The goal is to see if these approaches are practical and lead to lasting change.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

47 people

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Started

Dec 2024

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Rutgers students who are 18+ years old * Use an Android smartphone * identified as having problematic smartphone use (scored 31+ on the Smartphone Addiction Scale) Exclusion Criteria: * None

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Problematic smartphone use

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  • Rutgers University

    New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08817, United States

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