Mobile app coaching to improve sleep and prevent childhood obesity
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a mobile health app that helps children get better sleep, aiming to support healthier weight over time. It is designed for children who are getting less sleep than recommended and are in the higher-but-not-highest weight range for their age.
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Who can take part
- You are between 8 and 12 years old
- You typically sleep less than 8.5 hours per night
- Your weight is in the 50th to 95th percentile for your age and sex
- Only one child from your family can join the study
- You do not have a chronic health condition that affects sleep, growth, or weight
- Your parent did not report very high sleep disturbance on a questionnaire
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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