World Digital Detox Program for Enhancing Youth and Family Well-being

Adolescent Behavior Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effectiveness of a World Digital Detox Program for Enhancing Youth and Family Well-being: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06154681
• Other study ID #: Zep-WDDD-I 01
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: January 12, 2023
• Est. completion date: November 3, 2023

Study information

• Verified date: November 2023
• Source: Innowage Limited
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The pervasive presence of digital devices and technology has reshaped contemporary society, providing numerous benefits but also prompting concerns about prolonged screen time, particularly with smartphones and social media. These concerns extend to their impact on interpersonal relationships and mental well-being. The Zep Foundation's World Digital Detox Program to address the challenges posed by excessive screen exposure, social media usage, and digital screen dependency.

This study aimed to assess the efficacy of the digital detox family intervention, endorsed by the World Digital Detox Day program, in curbing the use of digital devices-specifically smartphones and social media-and enhancing the overall well-being of youth and families.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 168
• Est. completion date: November 3, 2023
• Est. primary completion date: July 18, 2023
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 10 Years to 14 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

for Caregivers:

• Age 18 or older at baseline assessment;

• Primary caregiver responsible for the care of an adolescent 10-14 who is a resident in the same household

• Able to speak English

• Agreement to participate in the program;

• Consent for self and child to participate in the study.

for Adolescents:

• Age 10-14 at baseline assessment;

• Agreed to participate in the study;

• Caregiver consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Serious Medical Conditions requiring frequent hospitalization

• Special Educational Need Children and Adolescents

• Substance abuse

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Adolescent Behavior
• Family
• Psychological Well-Being

Intervention

Other:
• World Digital Detox Family Program
The Self-Help World Digital Detox Family Program spans four weeks and offers a structured approach to tackle the rising issues associated with the overuse of screens, social media, and digital devices within families. This intervention provides practical tools and strategies to be implemented on a weekly basis.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
India	World Digital Detox Day	Mumbai	Maharashtra

Sponsors (3)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Innowage Limited	Aarogyam UK, Zep Foundation

Country where clinical trial is conducted

India, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)	The 10-item PSS was used to assess perception of stress.	From baseline to 4-week post intervention
Secondary	Media Multitasking-Revised (MMT-R) scale	18-item MMT-R scale measured proactive behaviors of compulsive or inappropriate phone use as well as more passive behaviors	From baseline to 4-week post intervention
Secondary	Family Communication Scale (FCS)	10-item FCS was used to measure satisfaction toward the aspects of positive communication among family members	From baseline to 4-week post intervention
Secondary	Family Health Behaviours Scale (FHBS)	27-items FHBS scale includes the subscales to assess parental behavior, meal routines, physical activity, and children's behavior.	From baseline to 4-week post intervention
Secondary	Mental Health Continuum Short Form (MHC-SF)	14-items MHC-SF measure the adult's emotional, psychological, and social well-being.	From baseline to 4-week post intervention