NCT06154681

World Digital Detox Program for Enhancing Youth and Family Well-being

Effectiveness of a World Digital Detox Program for Enhancing Youth and Family Well-being: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 168 (actual)
• Sponsor: Innowage Limited · Industry
• Sex: All
• Age: 10 Years – 14 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The pervasive presence of digital devices and technology has reshaped contemporary society, providing numerous benefits but also prompting concerns about prolonged screen time, particularly with smartphones and social media. These concerns extend to their impact on interpersonal relationships and mental well-being. The Zep Foundation's World Digital Detox Program to address the challenges posed by excessive screen exposure, social media usage, and digital screen dependency. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of the digital detox family intervention, endorsed by the World Digital Detox Day program, in curbing the use of digital devices-specifically smartphones and social media-and enhancing the overall well-being of youth and families.

Conditions

• Psychological Well-Being
• Adolescent Behavior
• Family

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	World Digital Detox Family Program	The Self-Help World Digital Detox Family Program spans four weeks and offers a structured approach to tackle the rising issues associated with the overuse of screens, social media, and digital devices within families. This intervention provides practical tools and strategies to be implemented on a weekly basis.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-01-12
• Primary completion: 2023-07-18
• Completion: 2023-11-03
• First posted: 2023-12-04
• Last updated: 2023-12-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: India