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Screen Culture's Impact on Generation Z Adolescents' Physical Activity, Posture and Well-being in Egypt

NCT07247305 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 532

Last updated 2026-05-04

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Summary

Ubiquitous adoption of screen-based technologies has transformed the behavioral and physiological environment of Generation Z youth. In Egypt, where digital adoption speeds up with apace urbanisation, teens (13-18) have greater exposure to computers, mobile phones, and other screen-based devices.

Growing evidence points towards excessive viewing of screens in compromised well-being, including sleep issues, inactive lifestyles, weight loss/gain, and musculoskeletal disturbances. Contextual evidence for the Egyptian teenager is scarce.

This study fills the gap by investigating the multi-dimensional influence of screen culture on physical well-being, focusing on sleep quality, body mass index (BMI), posture, physical activity, and disability outcomes.

Conditions

  • Adolescence
  • Adolescent
  • Well Being
  • Posture
  • Physical Activity

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

BMI Measurement

BMI Measurement: Self-report height/weight (compared with age/sex standard BMI percentiles).

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Screen Time Questionnaire (QUEST)

Screen Time Questionnaire (QUEST): Assess length, purpose, and pattern of device use.

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)

Insomnia Severity Index (ISI): 7-item sleep disturbance severity measure (score range: 0-28).

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Q-BAPHYP

Q-BAPHYP: 20-item scale measuring body awareness, postural habits, and ergonomic behaviors.

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

PedsQL™

PedsQL™: Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sinai University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
13 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-07-15
Primary Completion
2026-01-01
Completion
2026-01-30

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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