RECRUITING

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

Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

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.

Official Title

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

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-11-15
Study Completion:2025-12
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06664944

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:8 Years to 17 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:CHILD
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. 1. Child participants are male, female, non-binary persons, ages 8-17, inclusive
  2. 2. Parent/Authorized Legal Guardian willing to provide informed consent; child willing to provide assent
  3. 3. Both Parent/Authorized Legal Guardian and child own a mobile device that already has the Aura app or is able to install and run the Aura app, and the appropriate parental control features.
  4. 4. Parent/Authorized Legal Guardian and child are willing for child to use a dedicated device for the duration of the study (ie., child cannot share device with a sibling or other family member).
  5. 5. Multiple children from the same family are eligible to participate, provided that each enrolled child uses a dedicated device AND is able to complete outcome assessments independently, AND that parent/authorized legal guardian is able to complete assessments for each enrolled child.
  6. 6. Both Parent/Authorized Legal Guardian and child willing to share data collected as part of the Aura app and related device applications
  7. 7. Consented Parent/Authorized Legal Guardian and child maintain active Aura accounts throughout their study participation
  8. 8. Consented Parent/Authorized Legal Guardian and child are able to follow written and verbal instructions (English) as assessed by the PI and/or study coordinator
  9. 9. Consented Parent/Authorized Legal Guardian and child are to comply with all testing and study requirements
  1. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  2. Severe psychiatric disorders
  3. Active substance abuse
  4. Unstable medical conditions
  5. Inability to comply with study requirements

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Karen Goetz
CONTACT
8665797576
AuraResearchSupport@aura.com
Karen Goetz
CONTACT
9195258699
karen.goetz@aura.com

Principal Investigator

Scott Kollins, Doctorate in Psychology
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Aura

Study Locations (Sites)

Aura
Boston, Massachusetts, 02210
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Aura

  • Scott Kollins, Doctorate in Psychology, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Aura

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-11-15
Study Completion Date2025-12

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-11-15
Study Completion Date2025-12

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • digital health
  • digital mental health
  • technology impacts on mental health
  • digital natives
  • digital parenthood
  • child online safety
  • digital wellness
  • child online well-being

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

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