Screen-Free fun: study tests if less phone time boosts Real-Life friendships

NCT ID NCT06163495

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Southern Denmark Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looked at whether helping children aged 9-11 spend less time on screens and more time face-to-face with friends improves their wellbeing. About 685 kids took part, and the program focused on after-school and weekend activities. Researchers measured changes in social connections, physical activity, sleep, and screen habits.

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Locations

Auraskolen, Bryndum skole

Esbjerg, Esbjerg, Denmark
Auraskolen, Hjerting skole

Esbjerg, Esbjerg, Denmark
Auraskolen, Sønderrisskolen

Esbjerg, Esbjerg, Denmark
Bregnbjergskolen

Vojens, Haderslev, Denmark
Holmegaardskolen

Næstved, Denmark
Hvinningdalskolen

Silkeborg, Denmark
Kildeskolen

Ringsted, Ringsted, Denmark
Kroggårdskolen

Odense, Denmark
Mørkhøj skole

Gladsaxe, Denmark
Nordbakkeskolen

Ringsted, Ringsted, Denmark
Næsby skole

Odense, Denmark
Resenbro skole

Silkeborg, Denmark
Skolen i Skjern

Skjern, Denmark
Skt. Klemensskolen

Odense, Denmark
Sorring Skole

Silkeborg, Denmark
Spjald skole

Spjald, Ringkøbing, Denmark
Søhusskolen

Odense, Denmark
Vesterlandsskolen

Næstved, Denmark

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SCREEN MEDIA USE SCREEN MEDIA USE TIME FACE TO FACE WITH FRIENDS