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Study NCT ID: NCT06188910
Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Last Update Posted: 2024-03-07
First Post: 2023-12-18

Brief Title: Neurofeedback and Nomophobia in Young Adults
Sponsor: University of Salamanca
Organization: University of Salamanca

Study Overview

Official Title: Effectiveness of a Neurofeedback Intervention on Symptoms of Anxiety and Psychological Distress Associated with Smartphone Use in Young Adults
Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Status Verified Date: 2024-10
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: Introduction Given the growing increase in addiction to social networks and smartphone use in young people and its implications for health it is necessary to investigate effective interventions for the appropriate use of these technologies and coping with possible signs of addiction

Objective To evaluate the effect of an intervention based on neurofeedback techniques on anxiety and other disorders associated with problematic use of mobile phones and the internet in young adults

Methodology Randomised controlled clinical trial with two parallel groups an intervention group IG and a control group CG The study population will be young adults aged 18-30 years A sample size of 36 participants has been estimated 18 in each group to detect a difference of 39 points or more on the DASS-21 anxiety questionnaire

All participants will receive an educational workshop on the responsible use of new technologies and the promotion of healthy lifestyles The IG in addition to this educational workshop will receive 20 neurofeedback sessions during 8 weeks 2-3 sessionsweek with the MUSE neurofeedback device

A baseline and 3-month post-intervention assessment will be conducted for both groups to study change variables related to smartphone addiction Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version SAS-SV nomophobia Nomophobia Questionnaire NMP-Q depression anxiety and stress Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale 21-item DASS-21 and sleep quality
Detailed Description: None

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: False
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: None