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Study protocol of a proposed Neurofeedback-Assisted Mindfulness Training Program on symptoms of anxiety and psychological distress associated with smartphone use in young adults: a randomized controlled trial.

Frontiers in public health
January 1, 2024
Mei Fernandez-Crespo et al. (8 authors)
Clinical Trial ProtocolJournal ArticleHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to evaluate the impact of a Neurofeedback-Assisted Mindfulness Training Program (NAMTP) on nomophobia, internet/social network use habits, and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in young adults.

Results Summary

The study will analyze the effects of NAMTP on nomophobia, internet/social network use habits, and mental health symptoms, but specific results are not yet provided in the abstract. The trial is expected to contribute evidence on non-invasive interventions for technology addiction and associated discomfort.

Population

Young adults aged 18-35 years.

Effective Dosage

25 sessions (2-3 per week), each lasting 10-15 minutes.

Duration

3 months.

Interactions

None mentioned.

Extracted Claims (7)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
Neurofeedback-Assisted Mindfulness Training Program (NAMTP)
neutral
disorders associated with problematic use of mobile phones
young population aged 18-35 years
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evaluate the impact
#1
Neurofeedback-Assisted Mindfulness Training Program (NAMTP)
neutral
total score in the nomophobia test
young population aged 18-35 years
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analyzed
#2
Neurofeedback-Assisted Mindfulness Training Program (NAMTP)
neutral
habits of internet and social network use
young population aged 18-35 years
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analyzed
#3
Neurofeedback-Assisted Mindfulness Training Program (NAMTP)
neutral
signs of depression
young population aged 18-35 years
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analyzed
#4
Neurofeedback-Assisted Mindfulness Training Program (NAMTP)
neutral
signs of anxiety
young population aged 18-35 years
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analyzed
#5
Neurofeedback-Assisted Mindfulness Training Program (NAMTP)
neutral
signs of stress
young population aged 18-35 years
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analyzed
#6
Neurofeedback-Assisted Mindfulness Training Program (NAMTP)
neutral
signs of insomnia
young population aged 18-35 years
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analyzed
#7
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Nomophobia is a specific phobia characterized by the appearance of anxiety, nervousness, discomfort and distress when the mobile phone is not used and is considered an emerging public health problem because of the negative consequences on the physical and mental health of young people and adolescents, especially women. Neurofeedback-Assisted Mindfulness Training Programs may prove beneficials for improving self-control abilities, a key ability in addressing addictive behaviors. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the impact, in a young population aged 18-35 years, of an intervention based on Neurofeedback-Assisted Mindfulness Training Program (NAMTP) on disorders associated with problematic use of mobile phones. The effect of the intervention on the total score in the nomophobia test and habits of internet and social network use, as well as on signs of depression, anxiety and stress will be analyzed. As a secondary objective, the effect of the intervention on signs of insomnia will be analyzed. METHODS AND DESIGN: Randomized, controlled clinical-trial with two-parallel groups. 40 young adults (18-35 years) will be included and randomly assigned to Intervention Group-NAMTP or Control Group (CG). The NAMTP will include a total of 25 sessions (2-3/week) during 3-months. Each session will have a duration of 10/15 min. The instrument to be used for the neurofeedback sessions is MUSE DISCUSSION: This trial will make an important contribution to the need for evidence of effective education programs and other primary care interventions through new non-invasive interventions in reducing the risk of developing addictions to new technologies and alleviating the symptoms of discomfort associated with this problem. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: The project was approved by the Clinical Research Ethics Committee of the Salamanca Health Area (CEIm Code: PI 2023 071340). CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov, http://www.Clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06188910.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentAdultFemaleHumansMaleYoung AdultAnxietyMindfulnessNeurofeedbackPsychological DistressRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSmartphoneStress, PsychologicalSurveys and Questionnaires
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality85/10
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score2.53
Normalized Score0.67
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