SCREENS Study (H-53533)

What is the aim of this study?

We are recruiting families with children aged 8 to 11 years old to help us learn about children’s screen use and sleep, cognitive skills, and emotion regulation.

Who is eligible?

Parents and children 8 to 11 years old, all genders, all ethnicities. Families must reside in the greater Houston area.

Your Study Involvement:

This is a 2-week long study that will involve in-home visits. Study measures include

• Saliva samples to measure melatonin levels (sleep hormone)
• Sleep patterns measure via a sleep watch
• Assessments of learning and emotion regulation

You will receive:

• Compensations totaling up to $500 provided via MasterCard (ClinCard) and rewards

Location: In-home visits will be conducted by trained research staff.

How to join: The following link will take you to the eligibility survey and will provide information to join the study: https://redcap.link/SCREENS.

If you and your child are eligible for our project, we will contact you soon with the next steps for continuing your participation.  

If you need to contact us, we can be reached by calling either 713-798-0555 or email us at: Screens_Study@bcm.edu – we’re happy to help!

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