Limiting smartphone use: a study for college students
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if different strategies can help limit digital exposure among college students. If you are a full-time student aged 18-25 who uses a smartphone at least 2 hours a day and do not have a severe psychiatric condition, you may be eligible.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a full-time student at one of three universities in Lahore.
- You are between 18 and 25 years old.
- You own a smartphone and use it at least 2 hours each day.
- You can read and understand English or Urdu.
- You are not currently being treated for a severe mental health condition like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
- You have not had a major life trauma (like a death in the family or a serious accident) in the past six months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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