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

NCT ID: NCT06154681

Last Updated: 2023-12-04

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

168 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-01-12

Study Completion Date

2023-11-03

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Psychological Well-Being Adolescent Behavior Family

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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World Digital Detox Family Program

The 4-week Self-Help World Digital Detox Family and Society Program is a comprehensive program, with variety of self-guided activities, discussions, and reflection exercises. The intervention encompasses both individual and collective components.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

World Digital Detox Family Program

Intervention Type OTHER

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.

Wait-list Control

Wait-list control group underwent the standard assessment and screening process but not engaged in the intervention during the 4-week period.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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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.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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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
Minimum Eligible Age

10 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

14 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Zep Foundation

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Aarogyam UK

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Innowage Limited

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Rekha Chaudhari, PhD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

World Digital Detox Day, Zep Foundation

Neha Sharma, PhD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Aarogyam UK

Locations

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World Digital Detox Day

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Site Status

Countries

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India

Other Identifiers

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Zep-WDDD-I 01

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id