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A study comparing effectiveness of Nutrimind-2, a herbal intervention versus a chocolate supplement in reducing anxiety caused due to social media in young participants.

Comparative efficacy of Nutrimind-2 and Cocoa based supplement in Social media -induced anxiety in young adults : A Randomized Controlled Study. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/103107
Enrollment
46
Registered
2026-02-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Dr Prajakta Avinash Pawar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Self-reported active use of social media, defined as engagement exceeding 4 hours per day, corroborated by device-based screen time evidence at the time of screening. 2. Male or female participants, aged 18 to 28 years 3. A score between 2 and 9 on the Social Media Disorder Scale (SMDS). 4. A score between 18 and 24 on the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A). 5. Not currently receiving any anxiolytic therapy, including pharmacological or herbal preparations, whether prescription or over-the-counter. 6. Provides written informed consent voluntarily, in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable local ethical regulations, prior to the initiation of any study-related procedures.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Current or past diagnosis of major psychiatric or neurological disorders. 2. Use of anxiolytic, antidepressant, or mood-altering medications within the last 30 days prior to screening. 3. Known allergy or intolerance to any components of the NutriMind-2 or cocoa-based formulation. 4. Pregnancy, lactation, or any chronic medical condition (e.g., diabetes, thyroid disorders, cardiovascular disease) that may interfere with study outcomes or participant safety.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Reduction in Hamilton Anxiety Scale Score with at least 4 points over a 4 week period 2.Reduction in Social Media Disorder Scale scores with at least 4 points than before Timepoint: 1.Reduction in Hamilton Anxiety Scale Score and Social Media Disorder Scale scores within 30 days. Follow up is at 15th and 30th day

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Reduction in Perceived Stress Scale with at least 4 points scores over a month 2. Reduction in Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) scores with at least 4 points in a month 3. Better mood and less fatigue 4. Reduction in screen time Timepoint: This outcome will be analyzed within 30 days Follow up will be conduced at 15th and 30th day

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Prajakta Pawar

Dr. D.Y Patil College of Ayurved & Research Centre,Pimpri, Pune

abhijeet.shirkande@dpu.edu.in9975253664

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026