Reducing screen time with your friends
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether teens and young adults can cut down on smartphone use together with their friends to improve well-being. If you use your phone a lot and are open to spending more time offline, this could be a helpful program for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You spend at least 2 hours a day on your smartphone during free time
- Your family or housemates agree to support you in limiting screen time
- You have time during the week to meet with others in person for activities
- You have a smartphone and at least one social media account
- You are not currently in another research study
- You have not been hospitalized or on sick leave for a mental health issue in the past 3 months
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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