Short Animated Video for Smartphone Addiction
(SAS Trial)
Age: 18 - 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Stanford University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will test the effect of a short, animated storytelling video on participants' perceived risk of smartphone overuse immediately after exposure and two weeks later.
Research Team
MU
Maya U Adam, MD
Principal Investigator
Stanford University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for individuals in the US who feel they might be overusing their smartphones and are concerned about potential addiction. Specific eligibility criteria to participate or reasons for exclusion have not been provided.Inclusion Criteria
Own a Smartphone
Live in the US
Exclusion Criteria
Not applicable.
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
1 week
Intervention
Participants are exposed to either a short, animated storytelling video or a fact sheet about smartphone usage
Immediate
1 visit (virtual)
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in perceived risk of smartphone overuse and other measures
2 weeks
2 visits (virtual)
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Short animated video
Trial Overview The study is examining whether a short, animated storytelling video can change how participants view the risks of using smartphones too much right after watching it and two weeks later.
Participant Groups
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Animated videoExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will watch a short, animated storytelling video once about digital addiction.
Group II: Informational ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will read a fact sheet containing written information and statistics about smartphone usage.
Group III: Do-nothing controlActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will only complete the surveys. Participants do not receive any intervention or information about digital addiction.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Stanford University
Lead Sponsor
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