Sleep and screen time study for kids 8 to 11
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how screen time in the evening affects sleep and body clocks in children. It may help families understand how to create healthier bedtime habits.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 8 and 11 years old
- Your child is in early puberty (Tanner stage 1 or 2)
- Your child lives with you at least half the time in the Houston area
- Your child usually sleeps 8.5 to 11 hours a night and sleeps alone
- Your child can read and write in English, and you can too
- Your child does not have a sleep, psychiatric, or developmental disorder (like ADHD) or take sleep-related medications
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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