Status:
UNKNOWN
The Effect of Increasing Physical Activity or Reducing Mobile Phone Use on Mental Health in Young People in Austria
Lead Sponsor:
Danube University Krems
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Innsbruck
University of Vienna
Conditions:
Mental Health Issue
Eligibility:
All Genders
14-19 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Introduction: Data show adolescent mental health has declined in recent years, possibly due to increased uncertainty and loss of opportunities. The SPARKY study aims to test an at-home intervention wh...
Detailed Description
Design: A three-arm randomised controlled trial with a physical activity group, a smartphone-use group and a control group. Outcome assessments are to be conducted at baseline, biweekly during the int...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- aged 14-19
- own a smartphone
- use their phones more than 4 hours per days
- do less than 60 minutes of vigorous sport on 3 days per week and/or less than 60 minutes of moderate activity on 5 days per week.
- conduct work/school in German
- hair at least 1cm long
Exclusion
- should not be in current medical care or have physical constraints which affect movement.
- should not have a diagnosis of schizophrenia/psychotic disorder, substance use disorder, symptoms of an eating disorder (≥2 positive answers on SCOFF questionnaire).
- should not have dyed hair. Participants will complete an online screening questionnaire to assess eligibility for inclusion.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 9 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
April 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
144 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06153524
Start Date
October 9 2023
End Date
April 1 2025
Last Update
December 1 2023
Active Locations (1)
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University for Continuing Education Krems
Krems, Lower Austria, Austria, 3500