Effect of Fragmented Exercise Snacks on Mobile Phone Addiction and Psychophysical Health in Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Sponsor: Jinan University Guangzhou
Trial Details
| Condition | Smartphone Addiction, Sedentary Behaviors, Adolescent Behavior |
| Intervention | Exercise Snacks Protocol |
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Completed |
| Participants | 386 |
| Est. Completion | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Last Updated | 30 Apr 2026 |
Primary Outcome
Change in Mobile Phone Addiction Severity (assessed by SAS-SV)
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adolescents aged 12-18 years enrolled in the participating middle/high school. 2. Owner of a smartphone with daily usage time \> 2 hours. 3. Score on the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV) indicating a risk of addiction (e.g., score \> 31 for males, \> 33 for females). 4. Physically capable of participating in high-intensity exercise (PAR-Q screening negative). 5. Provided written informed consent (from both student and guardian). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosed with severe physical disabilities or cardiovascular diseases that contraindicate high-intensity exercise (e.g., congenital heart disease). 2. Currently participating in other professional sports training or weight loss programs. 3. Diagnosed with severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., severe depression, schizophrenia) requiring medication. 4. Taking medications that affect heart rate or cognitive function.
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