Short-term Efficacy of Reducing Screen-based Media Use (NCT04098913) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Short-term Efficacy of Reducing Screen-based Media Use
Denmark92 participantsStarted 2019-06-06
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the short-term efficacy of reducing recreational screen-based media use on physical activity patterns, sleep, physiological stress in families at least one child between 6-10 years of age.
Who can participate
Age range
4 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* High amount of screen time according to self-report: In each household, at least one adult must be above the 40th percentile for self-reported screen-time during spare time based on what was reported in the survey ((characterized as high in this study).
* To be eligible for the measurements children in the household must be ≥ 4 and \< 15 years old during the entire experiment period.
* Adults must work full time or be full-time students
* Adults and children who participates in the measurements must have the resources to remove all recreational- and work-/school-related screen-time in the late afternoon and evening hours and during weekend days, with a few exceptions (described in the "intervention" section below), for a period of 2 weeks (intervention length).
* The household must include at least one adult and one child 6-10 years of age at the time the survey was sent out, both of whom must consent to participate in the experiment.
* Participants must report that they consider the extent of their screen time an issue
* Participants must report to be particularly motivated to decrease screen-time for the whole family household.
* Members of the household who choose not to participate or who is ineligible to participate in the measurements or the intervention, must be willing to support the remainder of the household in making the experiment a success for them.
Exclusion Criteria:
* If the adults or children only reside in the household part time, e.…
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
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Between group change in leisure time spent being non-sedentary (children)