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New treatment option for Screen-use Reduction + Sleep Extension
Official title Personalising Children's Screen Use Reduction for Better Sleep, Mental, and Brain Health
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05956392
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- In Singapore, 64.4% of school-age children sleep less than the minimum recommended duration of 9 hours on school nights, thus risking poor mental, cognitive, and brain health. These short-sleeping children, however, spend on average 2.5 hours per school day on non-academic media use, revealing the potential of reducing their screen time for more sleep.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 6 to 12. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Is a Singaporean or Permanent Resident
- Speaks English
- Aged between 6-12 years old
- Habitually sleeps less than 8 hours during school nights
- Habitually spends more than 2 hours on media use (i.e. social media, gaming, and TV / videos) on school days
See the full eligibility criteria
- Is a Singaporean or Permanent Resident
- Speaks English
- Aged between 6-12 years old
- Habitually sleeps less than 8 hours during school nights
- Habitually spends more than 2 hours on media use (i.e. social media, gaming, and TV / videos) on school days
- Is not on any long-term medications
- Has no known medical or developmental conditions that could affect sleep (e.g. asthma, arthritis, cancer, congenital heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, eczema, inflammation)
- Has no history of psychiatric or neurological disorders
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Singapore, Singapore
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 6 years to 12 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Singapore, Singapore. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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