Could your phone be harming your skin? new study investigates screen time and skin disease
NCT ID NCT07640763
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study measures how much time adults spend on screens (smartphones, computers, tablets, and TV) and checks if higher screen time is linked to specific skin conditions. Researchers will compare screen time across different dermatological diagnoses in patients visiting a dermatology clinic. The goal is to see whether excessive screen exposure might be associated with certain skin problems.
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 a link is found, it could point to screen time as a factor in certain skin conditions, guiding future prevention advice.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to 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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Biruni University Hospital
Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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