Evaluation of Screen Time and Digital Media on ADHD

NCT ID: NCT06934746

Last Updated: 2025-04-18

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Total Enrollment: 130 participants
• Study Classification: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-06-01
• Study Completion Date: 2026-10-31

Brief Summary

1. Assess how different types of digital media influence inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity in children with ADHD.

2. Analyze the role of screen time duration, content type, parental supervision, and socioeconomic status in ADHD symptom severity.

Detailed Description

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders in children, characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Studies suggest that its prevalence has risen due to improved recognition and changing diagnostic criteria. Children with ADHD experience significant challenges in school performance, including difficulty sustaining attention, frequent careless mistakes, and trouble following instructions, all of which contribute to lower academic achievement and increased need for special education support. ADHD is linked to problematic eating behaviors, as irregular meal patterns, increased consumption of unhealthy foods, and a higher risk of obesity due to impulsivity and poor self-regulation. Beyond academics and nutrition, ADHD also affects sleep quality, emotional regulation, and social interactions, leading to increased behavioral issues and conflicts with peers and family members. The widespread use of digital media further complicates these challenges, as excessive screen time has been associated with exacerbating ADHD symptoms and negatively impacting cognitive and emotional development. These findings highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions to support children with ADHD across multiple aspects of their daily lives

Conditions

Monitor Adverse Events

Study Design

• Observational Model Type: OTHER
• Study Time Perspective: CROSS_SECTIONAL

Interventions

DSM-5 criteria.

The DSM-5 defines three levels of ADHD severity based on symptom count and frequency: 1. Mild ADHD • Symptom Count: Just meets the diagnostic criteria (6 symptoms in children for either inattention or hyperactivity/impulsivity). • Frequency: Symptoms occur but are not excessively frequent. 2. Moderate ADHD • Symptom Count: More than the minimum required for diagnosis. • Frequency: Symptoms occur frequently (e.g., several times a week). 3. Severe ADHD • Symptom Count: Many symptoms well beyond the diagnostic threshold. • Frequency: Symptoms occur daily or multiple times per day.(National Center for Biotechnology Information, n.d.)

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Diagnosed children with ADHD, confirmed by DSM-5 and Gilliam ADHD rating scale. • Parental consent for participation.

Exclusion Criteria

• Comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism, intellectual disability). • Chronic medical conditions affecting cognitive or behavioral function.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 3 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 12 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Assiut University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Janice Gamil Sadek Zakka

Resident of pediatric

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Central Contacts

Janice Gamil Sadek, MD

Role: CONTACT

Janes.14224026@med.aun.edu.eg

01288823678

Emad ElDeen Mahmoud Hammad, Professor

Role: CONTACT

emadhammad@aun.edu.eg

01223559943

Other Identifiers

role of digital media in ADHD

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id