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Behavioral Intervention

Avoid certain social media apps for Anxiety

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Gagandeep Singh, MD
Research Sponsored by Mayo Clinic
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up day 1, 12 weeks
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Study Summary

This trial aims to investigate if using social media apps excessively on smartphones can affect mental health. The study hopes to find ways to use smartphones that can help improve mental health without discouraging smartphone use altogether.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals experiencing anxiety who frequently use smartphones, particularly social media apps. Participants should be willing to modify their smartphone usage habits.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study investigates whether reducing the use of social media apps or generally decreasing smartphone usage can alleviate anxiety symptoms. It aims to find healthier smartphone habits.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
There are no direct physical side effects expected from participating in this trial as it involves behavioral changes rather than medication or medical procedures.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~day 1, 12 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and day 1, 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in anxiety
Secondary outcome measures
Change in depression

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: General decrease in smartphone use.Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects will limit their time on smartphone.
Group II: Avoid certain social media appsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects will limit time on smartphone, in particular avoiding use of social media apps on the smartphone which includes Twitter, Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Mayo ClinicLead Sponsor
3,221 Previous Clinical Trials
3,769,040 Total Patients Enrolled
22 Trials studying Anxiety
1,416 Patients Enrolled for Anxiety
Gagandeep Singh, MDPrincipal InvestigatorMayo Clinic

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there any available openings for patients to participate in this study?

"As per clinicaltrials.gov, this particular medical trial is not in the recruitment phase. Initially posted on March 8th, 2024, it was last revised on April 7th, 2024. However, amidst a pool of ongoing trials seeking participants, there are currently 721 other active studies available for enrollment."

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Smartphones Aggravating Anxiety Symptoms
Gagandeep Singh 2024. "Smartphones Aggravating Anxiety Symptoms". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06361342.
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