Sleep and screen time study for kids 8 to 11
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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