An interventional study of Cognitive-behavioral therapy and Traditional treatment in the ward in Problematic Use of Mobile Phones, sponsored by Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in China. Open to participants aged 14 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-07-29.
Sponsored by Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Problematic mobile phone use is excessive dependence and use of electronic products and their functions, which affects the daily life of users. Previous studies have shown that mobile phone addiction is related to depression, anxiety severity, and stress, and it is negatively correlated with sleep quality. For hospitalized patients in the mental health department, symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and poor sleep are very common. Cognitive behavioral therapy has been widely applied in online gaming addiction and is also effective in intervening in mobile phone addiction. Therefore, Hospitalized patients in the mental health department will be randomized to either the CBT interventions or an control group. The main outcome measure is the Simplified Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS-SV), measured before intervention and after the completion of the last brief intervention.
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Besides traditional treatment in the ward, a self-designed self-help manual for mobile phone addiction was distributed, and five psychological interventions were carried out.
Other: Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Besides traditional treatment in the ward, a self-designed self-help manual for mobile phone addiction was distributed.
Other: Traditional treatment in the ward
5 CBT intervention: the first intervention was conducted after the patient was hospitalized, completed relevant informed consent and pre-test, and lasted for about 30 minutes once; Follow up intervention 4 times: once a day for about 20 minutes. Traditional treatment in the ward includes drug therapy based on the different conditions of hospitalized patients, physical therapy such as work entertainment, Morita, biofeedback therapy, etc. Some patients may also receive transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy and psychological therapy.
Traditional treatment in the ward includes drug therapy based on the different conditions of hospitalized patients, physical therapy such as work entertainment, Morita, biofeedback therapy, etc. Some patients may also receive transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy and psychological therapy.
Simplified version of the Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS-SV)
The SAS-SV scale was developed by Min Kwon et al. in 2013, consisting of 10 items, and using a 6-level scoring method.
Time frame: Baseline and Post-intervention (day 5)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 （GAD7）
The scale consists of 7 items and uses a 4-level scoring system. The higher the total score, the higher the level of anxiety.
Time frame: Baseline and Post-intervention (day 5)
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)
Used to evaluate the sleep quality over the past month. This scale consists of 19 self-evaluation items and 5 self-evaluation items. Among them, the 19th self-evaluation item and 5 other evaluation items do not participate in scoring. The 18 self-evaluation items participating in the scoring process constitute 7 components, each of which is scored using a 4-point scoring method ranging from 0-3 points. The sum of the scores for each factor is the total PSQI score. A total score greater than 7 indicates the presence of sleep quality issues.
Time frame: Baseline and Post-intervention (day 5)
IAT Internet Addiction Questionnaire
The scale consists of 20 items and is rated on a 5-point scale.
Time frame: Baseline and Post-intervention (day 5)
General Self Efficacy Scale (GSES)
The scale consists of 10 items and is rated on a 4-point scale.
Time frame: Baseline and Post-intervention (day 5)
Self Control Strength Scale (SCS)
The study used the revised Chinese version of the scale. The scale contains 19 items and adopts a 5-point scoring system.
Time frame: Baseline and Post-intervention (day 5)
Patient Health Questionnaire-9（PHQ-9）
The scale consists of 9 items and uses a 4-level scoring system. The higher the total score, the greater the individual's depressive mood.
Time frame: Baseline and Post-intervention (day 5)
The Anhedonia Scale for Adolescents (ASA)
A Chinese version of 14 items, with a 4-level scoring system.
Time frame: Baseline and Post-intervention (day 5)
Short Video Addiction Scale
Used to measure addiction to short videos. Contains 14 items, using a 5-point scoring system.
Time frame: Baseline and Post-intervention (day 5)
Social Media Barrier Scale (BSMAS)
Used to measure social media addiction. The scale consists of 6 items and uses a 5-point scoring system.
Time frame: Baseline and Post-intervention (day 5)
Pressure Perception Scale (PSS-10)
Used to measure the subjective perceived level of stress. Using 10 item versions with a 5-point rating.
Time frame: Baseline and Post-intervention (day 5)
Simplified Barratt Impulse Scale (BBIS) in Chinese
The simplified scale consists of 8 items and uses a 4-point rating system.
Time frame: Baseline and Post-intervention (day 5)
Happiness Index Scale (WHO-5)
The scale consists of 5 items and adopts a 6-level scoring system.
Time frame: Baseline and Post-intervention (day 5)
Severity of Game Addiction (IGDS9)
The scale consists of 9 items and uses a 5-point scoring system
Time frame: Baseline and Post-intervention (day 5)
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