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Official title SCREENS: Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Electronics in the EveNing Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06192745
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The proposed project aims to disentangle the impact of evening light exposure emitted from tablet devices from the impact of arousing media content on children's sleep regulation, circadian physiology and next-day emotion regulation and executive functioning.
- 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 8 to 11. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- children between 8.0 and 11.9 year old
- Tanner stage 1 and 2
- live with their parent(s) (biological or legal guardian at least 50% of the time and has a primary role of caring for the child).
- Children who sleep between 8.5 to 11 hours per night habitually
- Children must sleep alone most nights
You likely can't join if
- child blindness or colorblindness
- significant vision problems
- developmental or cognitive delays
- diagnosis of a sleep or psychiatric disorder
- diagnosed cognitive or learning impairment affecting executive functioning (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
- medical conditions that impact sleep
See the full eligibility criteria
- children between 8.0 and 11.9 year old
- Tanner stage 1 and 2
- live with their parent(s) (biological or legal guardian at least 50% of the time and has a primary role of caring for the child).
- Children who sleep between 8.5 to 11 hours per night habitually
- Children must sleep alone most nights
- parent and child able to communicate and read and write in English
- The child does not have to have access to a mobile device (tablet or Phone), but if they do, the primary device they use has to be an a) Android OS ≥5.0 either used only by the study child or shared with others, b)...
- If the child's primary device is a Android or Amazon Fired device, the parent and child agree to install Chronicle App (Android or Amazon). If the child's primary device is an Apple device, the parent and child agree to...
- Families must live in the greater Houston area.
- child blindness or colorblindness
- significant vision problems
- developmental or cognitive delays
- diagnosis of a sleep or psychiatric disorder
- diagnosed cognitive or learning impairment affecting executive functioning (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
- medical conditions that impact sleep
- taking medications that impact sleep
- travel beyond 2 time zones in the month before starting the study
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Houston, Texas, United States
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, 8 years to 11 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.