Reducing Digital Distractions to Improve Time Management Among Nursing Students (NCT07467057) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Reducing Digital Distractions to Improve Time Management Among Nursing Students
Saudi Arabia80 participantsStarted 2026-03-15
Plain-language summary
This study examines whether a short digital abstinence intervention can reduce digital distractions and improve time management among undergraduate nursing students. Excessive smartphone and social media use has been associated with decreased academic productivity, impaired concentration, and poor time management in university students, particularly in demanding programs such as nursing.
This quasi-experimental study will evaluate the effectiveness of a brief intervention in which participants limit or abstain from non-academic smartphone use for a defined period. Nursing students will be assessed before and after the intervention using validated measures of digital distraction and time management.
The findings of this study aim to determine whether reducing digital distractions can enhance students' ability to manage their time effectively and improve their academic focus. The results may inform strategies for promoting healthier digital habits and improving academic performance among nursing students.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Undergraduate nursing students enrolled in the nursing program.
Aged between 18 and 25 years.
Regular users of smartphones and social media.
Willing to participate in the digital abstinence intervention and complete study questionnaires.
Able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
Students currently participating in another behavioral or digital-use intervention study.
Students with medical or psychological conditions that may interfere with study participation.
Students who do not regularly use smartphones or digital media.
Students who decline or withdraw consent to participate in the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in Time Management Score
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after completion of the intervention period If your study used a specific named instrument, replace the description with the exact scale name. For example: