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Can a simple program curb teen internet addiction?

NCT ID NCT06681883

Symptom relief Sponsor: Akdeniz University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested an 8-session nursing program designed to help teenagers aged 12-18 who struggle with problematic internet use. The program aimed to improve self-regulation, coping skills, and family relationships. Only 10 teens participated, making this a very early look at whether such a program might help.

What this could mean

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Active substance
nursing care program based on the Care Bag Theory for Healthy Internet Use in Adolescents (CHIA)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug program to help teens use the internet more healthily.
What could go wrong
This is a very small study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to all teens. It is also completed, so no further testing is planned yet.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

10 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2024

Finished

Jan 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

12 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study, * Being between the ages of 12-18, * Receiving outpatient follow-up at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinic, * Having a Problematic Internet Use (PIU) issue (PIU is assessed according to the criteria by the doctors at the clinic. The doctors refer adolescents who meet the criteria. These criteria are as follows: a) using the internet for longer than planned, b) experiencing withdrawal symptoms when unable to access the internet, c) failing to control internet usage, d) being excessively preoccupied with the internet, e) losing interest in offline hobbies, f) a desire to use the internet more, g) continuing excessive internet use despite knowing it negatively affects their life, h) using the internet to escape problems, i) lying about internet use). Exclusion Criteria: * Having a speech, hearing, or self-expression impairment, * Having received or currently receiving professional support related to PIU.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Internet Addiction Disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Healthy internet use Internet addiction Problematic internet use

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Akdeniz University

    Antalya, Kepez, 07058, Turkey (Türkiye)

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