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Can a classroom program curb teen screen time? saudi study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07344142

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a school-based digital wellbeing program can help Saudi high school students use technology more responsibly. About 2,500 students from 20 schools will either get the standard curriculum or an enhanced version with parent involvement. Researchers will measure screen time, social media habits, and wellbeing before and after the program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Digital Wellbeing Unit (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a scalable school-based program to help teens use technology more responsibly and improve their mental health.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study with no drug or device, so results may be modest. It relies on self-reported surveys, which can be biased, and the effect may vary across schools.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

2,600 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The study will include students enrolled in Grade 12 at participating high schools that are randomly assigned to one of the study arms. * In addition, parents or legal guardians of these students will be eligible to participate in the parent-focused component of the intervention if the student is assigned to the enhanced curriculum group. Exclusion Criteria: * Students and parents will be excluded from the study if the students and parents do not provide assent or consent to participate, in accordance with ethical guidelines.

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Conditions

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Internet Addiction Disorder

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Digital technology use Internet gaming disorder Social media addiction

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sulaiman Al Rahji University

    Buraidah, Saudi Arabia

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