Evaluation of Screen Time and Digital Media on ADHD (ADHD)

1. Assess how different types of digital media influence inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity in children with ADHD.
2. Analyze the role of screen time duration, content type, parental supervision, and socioeconomic status in ADHD symptom severity.

Study Overview

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Conditions: Monitor Adverse Events
• Intervention / Treatment: Other: DSM-5 criteria.

Detailed Description

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders in children, characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Studies suggest that its prevalence has risen due to improved recognition and changing diagnostic criteria. Children with ADHD experience significant challenges in school performance, including difficulty sustaining attention, frequent careless mistakes, and trouble following instructions, all of which contribute to lower academic achievement and increased need for special education support. ADHD is linked to problematic eating behaviors, as irregular meal patterns, increased consumption of unhealthy foods, and a higher risk of obesity due to impulsivity and poor self-regulation. Beyond academics and nutrition, ADHD also affects sleep quality, emotional regulation, and social interactions, leading to increased behavioral issues and conflicts with peers and family members. The widespread use of digital media further complicates these challenges, as excessive screen time has been associated with exacerbating ADHD symptoms and negatively impacting cognitive and emotional development. These findings highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions to support children with ADHD across multiple aspects of their daily lives

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Estimated): 130

Contacts and Locations

• Study Contact: Name: Janice Gamil Sadek, MD; Phone Number: 01288823678; Email: Janes.14224026@med.aun.edu.eg
• Study Contact Backup: Name: Emad ElDeen Mahmoud Hammad, Professor; Phone Number: 01223559943; Email: emadhammad@aun.edu.eg

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Child
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Neuro-psychiatric Outpatient clinic in Assiut University Children Hospita

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed children with ADHD, confirmed by DSM-5 and Gilliam ADHD rating scale. • Parental consent for participation.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism, intellectual disability). • Chronic medical conditions affecting cognitive or behavioral function.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Change in Inattention Symptoms Measured by the ADHD Rating Scale-IV	Evaluate the change in inattention symptoms before and after exposure to different types of digital media (e.g., videos, games, educational apps) using the ADHD Rating Scale-IV completed by parents or caregivers.	Baseline (Day 1) and after 6 months of follow-up
Change in Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Symptoms Measured by the ADHD Rating Scale-IV	Assess the change in hyperactivity and impulsivity symptoms in children with ADHD in relation to total daily screen time, content type, and level of parental supervision, using the ADHD Rating Scale-IV.	Baseline (Day 1) and after 6 months of follow-up

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Correlation between Socioeconomic Status and ADHD Symptom Severity	Analyze the association between family socioeconomic status (SES) and the severity of ADHD symptoms after 6 months of exposure to digital media, using standardized SES assessment tools and ADHD Rating Scale-IV scores.	After 6 months of follow-up

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Assiut University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Estimated): June 1, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): October 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: April 6, 2025
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: April 12, 2025
• First Posted (Actual): April 18, 2025

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): April 18, 2025
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: April 12, 2025
• Last Verified: April 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Other Study ID Numbers: role of digital media in ADHD

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No
• product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.: No