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Study identifier: NCT06821373 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Chatbot Intervention to Reduce Common Digital Addictions, Sedentary Behaviors and Mental Distress Among Adolescents

Condition: Internet Gaming Disorder · Social Media Addiction  ·  Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong

PhaseNA
Planned participants330
Who can joinAll sexes, 10 Years to 19 Years
Healthy volunteersYes

About this study

The goal of the study is to investigate the efficacy of a secondary low-intensity stage of change (SoC) and motivational interviewing (MI)-based Chatbot-assisted intervention in reducing digital addictions in adolescents with Internet gaming disorder (IGD) and/or social media addiction (SMA) by conducting a RCT. Hypothesis: The intervention group will show a greater reduction in rates of IGD and/or SMA at post-treatment and 3-month follow-up than the control group. Design and subjects: A two-armed RCT between the intervention group and psycho-educational control group for adolescents aged 10-19 with excessive screen time. Screening, baseline, post-programme, and 3-month follow-up evaluations will be conducted. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to online brief intervention or psycho-educational control Complete questionnaires evaluating 1 ) Primary outcomes (IGD, SMA), 2) Secondary outcomes (sedentary lifestyle, mental distress, quality of life, eHealth literacy) and 3) Mediators/mechanisms (autonomy, competence)

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Talk to the study team

Xue Yang, Doctoral  ·  +85256237005  ·  sherryxueyang@cuhk.edu.hk

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Locations (1)

JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong, Hong KongRecruiting

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