Comparing Game-Based Reward Systems to Support Children's Engagement: (NCT07509489) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparing Game-Based Reward Systems to Support Children's Engagement:
Czechia160 participantsStarted 2026-03-28
Plain-language summary
This Randomized Control Trial evaluates the impact of different gamification-based incentive schemes (levels, streaks and their combination) on adherence to target behaviors in children. Participants are randomized into four groups with different types of motivational frameworks.
Who can participate
Age range
9 Years – 12 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 aged 9-12 years Regular smartphone use (at least 4 days per week) Has access to a smartphone throughout most of the day Brings a smartphone to school Owns a personal smartphone with a touchscreen Owns a smartphone with Android operating system (version 9 or higher) Has access to mobile internet on their device Is allowed to use a smartphone at school during breaks (e.g., lunch or longer breaks) for questionnaire completion and to wear a smartwatch Native Czech speaker
Exclusion Criteria:
Does not meet one or more of the inclusion criteria Has a sibling already enrolled in 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.
1This trial is studying how game-based reward systems affect children's engagement — can you help me understand whether my child's specific age, diagnosis, or situation would make them a good or poor fit for this kind of study?
2Since this trial is listed as 'Phase NA,' it seems to be a behavioral or engagement study rather than a drug trial — can you explain what that means for my child's safety and what risks, if any, might still be involved?
3The trial is measuring 'questionnaire adherence,' which sounds like it involves filling out surveys regularly — how much time and commitment would that realistically require from my child and our family on a week-to-week basis?
4Are there any standard care options or other support programs we should consider first before looking into a research study like this one?
5Given that this trial is actively recruiting right now, how soon would we need to make a decision, and what would happen to my child's regular care if we chose to participate or chose not to?
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.