4-STEP-Training Program for Doomscrolling, Cyberchondriac Behavior and Psychiatric Symptoms (4-ST… (NCT07663708) | Clinical Trial Compass
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4-STEP-Training Program for Doomscrolling, Cyberchondriac Behavior and Psychiatric Symptoms (4-STEP-TPS) Among Individuals With Social Media Addiction
Pakistan80 participantsStarted 2026-07-05
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of the 4-Step Training Program for Social Media Addiction (4-STEP-TPS) in reducing social media addiction, doomscrolling, cyberchondriac behavior, depressive symptoms, and health anxiety among young adults. The study aims to promote healthier digital habits, psychological well-being, and improved daily functioning. Participants with elevated social media addiction will complete a 4-week intervention with one session per week. They will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a waitlist control group. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be conducted to determine the program's effectiveness.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 29 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age range: 18-29 years
* No physical, psychiatric, or psychological conditions
* Minimum score of 84 on the Social Networking Addiction Scale (SNAS)
* Minimum score of 23 on the Cyberchondria Severity Scale (CSS-12)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age below 18 or above 29 years
* Presence of any physical, psychiatric, or psychological conditions
* Score below 84 on the Social Networking Addiction Scale (SNAS)
* Score below 23 on the Cyberchondria Severity Scale (CSS-12)
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
1
Social Networking Addiction Scale (SNAS)
Timeframe: At screening, after 4 weeks, and reassessment up to 6 months
2
Cyberchondria Severity Scale (CSS-12)
Timeframe: At screening, after 4 weeks, and reassessment up to 6 months
3
Doomscrolling Scale (DS)
Timeframe: At screening, after 4 weeks, and reassessment up to 6 months
4
Short Health Anxiety Inventory (SHAI)
Timeframe: At screening, after 4 weeks, and reassessment up to 6 months
5
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
Timeframe: At screening, after 4 weeks, and reassessment up to 6 months