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Are Electronic Devices Causing Sleep Issues in Children?

Impact Of Blue Light Emission From Electronic Devices On Sleep Apnea : A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study Among the North -East Indian Children - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/109058
Enrollment
500
Registered
2026-04-22
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Dr Shanu Kharya
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Children aged 6 10 years. 2. Children who routinely use electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, televisions, or computers. 3. Parents/caregivers who provide informed consent and can reliably answer the questionnaire.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children with diagnosed neurological disorders, developmental delays, or chronic illnesses known to influence sleep patterns. Children currently receiving treatment for sleep disorders other than OSA. Children with a history of craniofacial anomalies or previous surgical intervention for adenotonsillar hypertrophy. Incomplete or improperly filled questionnaires

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To assess the blue light exposure (screen time exposure) between children of age group 6-10 years. To assess the sleep apnea between children of age group of 6-10 years. To assess the association of blue light exposure and sleep apnea of children of age group 6-10 years. Timepoint: 1.5 years—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shanu Kharya

Sardar Patel Postgraduate Institute Of Dental and Medical Sciences

drshanukharya@gmail.com6264585558

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026