Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
observational for psychiatric and cognitive functions of adolescent without Internet addiction.
Observational for psychiatric and congitive functions among adolescent with internet addiction.
Sponsors
Assiut university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria Age 11–19 years; enrolled in participating schools or attending collaborating clinics. Regular internet use (=3 days/week in the past 3 months). Ability to complete self-report or assisted with caregiver. IQ > 85.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria Neurological disorders with global cognitive impairment (e.g., moderate–severe intellectual disability, epilepsy with uncontrolled seizures). Current acute psychiatric crisis requiring inpatient care (e.g., recent suicidal attempt, acute psychotic episode, severe mania). Recent initiation of psychotropic medication (<2 weeks), to avoid acute effects on sleep and cognition.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Psychiatric comorbidities and cognitive performance in adolescent with internet addiction. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Impact on quality of life compared to healthy control group. | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactAhmed Hassanien
Physician at Neuropsychiatry department Assiut university
Outcome results
None listed