Screen time showdown: 4-Week digital diet tested on youth mental health
NCT ID NCT07531290
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether reducing recreational screen use to 1 hour per day for 4 weeks can improve mental well-being, sleep, and social interaction in 240 young people aged 13 to 24. Participants will either cut their screen time or continue as usual, and researchers will track changes using questionnaires and wearable devices. The goal is to see if a simple digital detox can make a real difference in everyday life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- screen media reduction (behavioural intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to boost mental well-being in young people by limiting recreational screen time.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (240 participants) that hasn't started yet. Results may not apply to everyone, and participants might not stick to the screen limits.
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