Reduction of Screen-Based Media Use in Families With Children (NCT03788525) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Reduction of Screen-Based Media Use in Families With Children
Denmark33 participantsStarted 2018-11-12
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this pilot experiment is threefold.
1. To assess the efficacy of the recruitment strategy
2. To assess the acceptability and feasibility of the outcome measurement methods obtained in free-living in the participants homes
3. To assess the acceptability of the prescribed interventions to reduce screen media use
Who can participate
Age range
4 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* High amount of screen-based media according to self-report (based on the adults only)
* In each household, at least one adult and one child must be above the 50th percentile for self-reported screen-based media use (characterized as "high" in this study). The 50th percentile is based on the responses from all adults who answered the recruitment survey.
* The children in the household are ≥ 4 and ≤ 18 years old, at the time the survey is sent out. In this way sleep measurements do not get distorted by infants and toddlers in the household (e.g. sleep).
* Adults and children who participate in the measurements must have the resources to remove all recreational- and work-/school-related screen-time in the evening hours, with a few exceptions, for a period of 2 weeks (intervention length).
* Participants must report that they consider the extent of their screen-based media use an issue
* Participants must report to be motivated to decrease screen-based media use for the whole family household.
* Family members who choose to not participate or are ineligible must be willing to support the success of this family experiment.
Exclusion Criteria:
* If the adults or children only reside in the household part time, i.e. have multiple addresses
* Diagnosis of stress from their general practitioner within the last year
* Diagnosis of sleep disorders from their general practitioner within the last year
* Working night shifts
* In any shape or form limited in one's …
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Compliance to prescribed intervention (objective assessment)
Timeframe: 14 days (experiment period)
2
Compliance to prescribed intervention (subjective assessment)