Screen time tied to sleepless nights and heavier kids, study finds

NCT ID NCT07536334

First seen Apr 17, 2026

Summary

This study examined 160 children aged 8 to 10 who were overweight or obese and had signs of smartphone addiction. Researchers measured their sleep habits and body mass index to see if these factors were connected. The goal was to understand the relationship, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Outpatient clinic, Faculty of physical Therapy, Cairo University

    Giza, Egypt

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Internet Addiction Disorder Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.