U.S., Sept. 9 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07806344) titled 'Group Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Problematic Internet Use in Nepalese University Students' on Aug. 27.
Brief Summary: Problematic internet use, using the internet in ways that interfere with daily life, is a growing concern among university students in Nepal, where studies report prevalence rates between 21.5% and 35.4%. Despite this, structured, evidence-based intervention trials in Nepalese academic settings remain scarce.
This study tested a six-session group program based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, which helps people change unhelpful behaviors around internet use. Sessions lasted 90 minutes and were delivered w...