Kids move more when they know They're being watched?

NCT ID NCT02844101

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looked at whether children and teens (ages 10-18) move differently when they know they are wearing an activity tracker. Half of the 80 participants were told the device measures physical activity, while the other half were told it measures posture. The goal was to see if awareness of being monitored changes how much they exercise. Results help researchers design better studies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre - CHRU de Lille

    Lille, France

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