SCREENS: Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Electronics in the EveNing Study (NCT06192745) | Clinical Trial Compass
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SCREENS: Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Electronics in the EveNing Study
United States220 participantsStarted 2025-01-10
Plain-language summary
The proposed project aims to disentangle the impact of evening light exposure emitted from tablet devices from the impact of arousing media content on children's sleep regulation, circadian physiology and next-day emotion regulation and executive functioning.
Who can participate
Age range
8 Years – 11 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:
* children between 8.0 and 11.9 year old
* Tanner stage 1 and 2
* live with their parent(s) (biological or legal guardian at least 50% of the time and has a primary role of caring for the child).
* Children who sleep between 8.5 to 11 hours per night habitually
* Children must sleep alone most nights
* parent and child able to communicate and read and write in English
* The child does not have to have access to a mobile device (tablet or Phone), but if they do, the primary device they use has to be an a) Android OS ≥5.0 either used only by the study child or shared with others, b) Amazon Fire OS ≥5.0 that only the child uses or c) an Apple iOS ≥14.0 that only the child uses.
* If the child's primary device is a Android or Amazon Fired device, the parent and child agree to install Chronicle App (Android or Amazon). If the child's primary device is an Apple device, the parent and child agree to allow us to gather usage screenshots from the primary iPad or iPhone.
* Families must live in the greater Houston area.
Exclusion Criteria:
* child blindness or colorblindness
* significant vision problems
* developmental or cognitive delays
* diagnosis of a sleep or psychiatric disorder
* diagnosed cognitive or learning impairment affecting executive functioning (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
* medical conditions that impact sleep
* taking medications that impact sleep
* travel beyond 2 time zones in the month before starting the study
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
Differences in Sleep Duration on nights following the experimental and internal negative control exposures
Timeframe: Night 9 and 16
2
Differences in Subjective Sleep Quality on nights following the experimental and internal negative