| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2024/02/063155 [Registered on: 26/02/2024] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
13/09/2024 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
No |
| Type of Trial |
Observational |
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Type of Study
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Cross Sectional Study |
| Study Design |
Other |
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Public Title of Study
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Use of Mobiles and Laptops and its impact on University Teaching Staff. |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Impact of Digital Device Usage on Academic Achievement, Psychological Health, and General Well-being among University Faculty: A Cross-sectional Study |
| Trial Acronym |
NIL |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Dr Mohammad Sidiq |
| Designation |
Associate Professor |
| Affiliation |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
Room No B-319, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Galgotias University, Plot No2, Sector 17A, Opposite Buddha International Circuit,Greater Noida,
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
201310
India |
| Phone |
6006204628 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
sidufatima@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Mohammad Sidiq |
| Designation |
Associate Professor |
| Affiliation |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
Room No B-319, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Galgotias University, Plot No2, Sector 17A, Opposite Buddha International Circuit,Greater Noida,
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
201310
India |
| Phone |
6006204628 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
sidufatima@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Aksh Chahal |
| Designation |
Professor |
| Affiliation |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
Room No B-315, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Galgotias University, Plot No2, Sector 17A, Opposite Buddha International Circuit,Greater Noida,
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
201310
India |
| Phone |
9711774174 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
drakshchahal@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Research and Development cell Galgotias University |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
ROOM No A 315, Research and Development Cell, Galgotias University, Plot No 2, Sector 17A, Opposite Buddha Internataional Cicuit, Grater Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar |
| Type of Sponsor |
Research institution |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Dr Mohammad Sidiq |
Galgotias University |
Room No A-315, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Galgotias University, Plot No2, Sector 17A, Opposite Buddha International Circuit,Greater Noida,
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH |
6006204628
sidufatima@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| SCHOOL ETHICS COMMITTEE,GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Patients |
(1) ICD-10 Condition: Z998||Dependence on other enabling machines and devices, (2) ICD-10 Condition: Z779||Other contact with and (suspected)exposures hazardous to health, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
NIL |
NIL |
| Comparator Agent |
NIL |
NIL |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
25.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
55.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1.Full-time university faculty members actively engaged in teaching, research, or administrative roles.
2.Participants should have sufficient proficiency in the language of the study to understand and respond to surveys.
3.Faculty members who regularly use digital devices (e.g., laptops, tablets, smartphones) for work-related tasks.
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1.Faculty Members having previous history of Mental illness or taking medications.
2.Part-time or adjunct faculty members are excluded from the study.
3.Faculty members who decline to provide informed consent for participation are excluded.
4.Faculty members directly involved in the planning or execution of the study may be excluded to prevent potential bias.
5.Faculty Members having previous history of Mental illness or taking medications
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Not Applicable |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
1.Academic performance questionnaire
2.Perceived stress scale will be used to evaluate mental stress before and after the Digital Device Usage intervention
3.WHO Quality of Life- BREF will be used to assess the overall quality of life across physical, social, psychological and environmental domains
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Baseline and after 2 weeks follow up will be done for participant responses. |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="283"
Sample Size from India="283"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "3987"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="3987" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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01/03/2024 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
23/10/2024 |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Date Missing |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="3"
Days="0" |
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Completed |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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The study investigates the repercussions of digital device usage on the academic achievement, psychological health, and general well-being of university faculty members through a cross-sectional approach. Researchers aimed to discern the extent to which the integration of digital devices into professional and personal life affects educators. The study collected data from a diverse sample of university faculty, employing surveys and assessments to gauge digital device usage patterns, academic performance, psychological health indicators, and overall well-being. Preliminary findings indicate a nuanced relationship between digital device usage and academic outcomes, with varied effects on psychological health and general well-being. The study explores potential factors influencing this dynamic, including the nature of digital tasks, frequency of use, and individual coping mechanisms. The research sheds light on the challenges and benefits associated with digital device integration among university faculty, providing valuable insights for academic institutions seeking to enhance the work-life balance and overall satisfaction of their educators. These findings contribute to the ongoing discourse surrounding technology’s impact on the academic community, offering implications for policy development and support mechanisms tailored to the specific needs of faculty members in a digital age. |