Clinical Trial

Is There an Association Between Smartsphone Addiction and Obesity in Young Adults?

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Record status
This record was last updated January 9, 2026 (before its estimated February 20, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
BACKGROUND: smartphone dependence causes adverse effects on one's lifestyle such as dietary habits and daily routines, resulting in overweight or obesity. Additionally, academic stress also contributes to addictive behaviors, such as smartphone addiction. Research shows that problematic smartphone use is significantly associated with loneliness, low self-esteem, and depression. Poor mental health is also proven to be a risk factor for obesity in young adults.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2025-12-22.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07321249
Lead Sponsor Alaa Mohamed Naguib Ashry
Conditions Obesity
Enrollment 212 participants
Start Date 2025-12-20
Primary Completion 2026-02-20 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-03-20 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-01-09