Tablets before bed may disrupt kids' sleep, study finds
NCT ID NCT05820555
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how using a tablet in the evening affects young children's sleep and thinking skills. Researchers compared kids who used a tablet before bed with those who had no screen time. They measured changes in sleep timing, melatonin levels, and executive function. The goal is to understand if screen time near bedtime is harmful for preschoolers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- timed evening tablet use
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help families understand how screen time before bed affects children's sleep and thinking skills.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 170 children. Results may not apply to all kids or different devices. It only looks at short-term effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Nutrition Research Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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