RecruitingNCT06664944

Technology Exposure and Child Health: Wellness Impact and Social Effects: an Observational Product Registry Study

Technology Exposure and Child Health: Wellness Impact and Social Effects (TECHWISE): an Observational Product Registry Study

Sponsor

Aura

Enrollment

1,000 participants

Start Date

Nov 15, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Stress Sleep Physical Activity Eating Disorders Anxiety Disorders Loneliness Depression Disorders Mood

Summary

The goal of this study is to understand how children's mobile device usage (smartphones or tablets), including social media use and online games, are related to their mental wellness and mental health, as well as some aspects of their physical activity and sleep. This study is available to all children between the ages of 8 and 17 years and a parent/caregiver. Researchers will compare participant mobile device usage with their survey responses on sleep, stress, mental health, and physical activity, as well as their parent/caregiver's survey responses. Participants will: * run the Aura app with parental controls on their dedicated mobile device * complete monthly surveys * answer daily questions on mood, stress, sleep and physical activity The study is fully virtual. Duration is 3 months.

Eligibility

Min Age: 8 YearsMax Age: 17 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This observational study is tracking how children's use of digital technology (smartphones, tablets) affects their physical health, mental wellbeing, and social development. Participants use an app called Aura — which includes parental controls — so researchers can collect data on screen time habits and correlate them with health outcomes over time. **You may be eligible if...** - Your child is between 8 and 17 years old - Both you (parent or legal guardian) and your child own or can install the Aura app on a mobile device - Your child will have their own dedicated device for the study duration (cannot share with a sibling) - Both you and your child are willing to share app and device data - Both you and your child can follow written and verbal instructions in English **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You or your child is unable or unwilling to maintain active Aura accounts throughout the study - You cannot provide a dedicated device for your child - You or your child cannot understand English instructions Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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