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Digital CBT Intervention for Nomophobia and Anxiety in University Students

A CBT-based Digital Intervention for Nomophobia and Anxiety Among University Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600124152
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-05-08
Start date
2026-05-13
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-05-11

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Conditions

Nomophobia

Interventions

Digital Intervention Group:The intervention group will receive a 15-day digital CBT-based video intervention delivered via smartphone. The program consists of 7 situational short videos (one every sec
2. Cognitive Analysis: Guiding participants to identify automatic thoughts and irrational beliefs
3. Behavioral Modification: Providing cognitive restructuring techniques and alternative coping strategies. After watching each video, participants are required to submit an online "Reflection Journal
Waitlist Control:This is a waitlist control group. Participants will not receive any active psychological intervention during the 15-day study period, only completing scale assessments at Baseline (Da

Sponsors

School of Psychology and Cognitive Science, East China Normal University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Full-time students at Xinjiang Medical University; 2. Aged 18 years or above; 3. In the baseline screening, a total WEFQ score above one standard deviation above the mean of the prescreening sample, meeting the inclusion criterion for executive function difficulties; 4. Voluntary participation with signed informed consent; 5. Able to complete the 15-day study procedures using a mobile phone or computer

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Currently receiving systematic professional psychological counseling or psychotherapy within the past month; 2. Diagnosed with a severe mental disorder, or currently presenting mental health conditions unsuitable for participation in this study; 3. Unable to complete video viewing, questionnaire assessment, or reflection log submission; 4. Failed the attention check items or showed evidence of careless responding; 5. Participants identified during screening or the study process as having clear risk of self-harm, suicide, or other psychological crisis will not be enrolled or will be withdrawn from further participation in the study.)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Nomophobia;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Generalized Anxiety;Executive Function;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactTao Yanqiang

School of Psychology and Cognitive Science, East China Normal University

psyxuele2020@163.com+86 156 5100 9663

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 16, 2026