Kids move more when they know They're being watched
NCT ID NCT02844101
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether telling children and teens that a device tracks their physical activity changes how much they actually move. Eighty healthy participants aged 10-18 wore an accelerometer for 4 days. Half were told it measures activity, the other half were told it measures posture. The researchers then compared activity levels between the two groups to see if knowledge of the tracker influenced behavior.
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Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre - CHRU de Lille
Lille, France
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