Game-based reward systems to boost children's engagement

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled design assigns children to one of four groups: streak-based rewards, level-based rewards, a combined level-and-streak system, or a no-reward control. Participants are 9–12 years old, native Czech speakers who regularly use an Android smartphone and can use it during school breaks and wear a paired smartwatch. The study measures adherence to specified target behaviors while participants interact with the assigned gamification framework. Outcomes compare how each incentive scheme affects engagement and routine completion over the study period.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Children aged 9-12 years Regular smartphone use (at least 4 days per week) Has access to a smartphone throughout most of the day Brings a smartphone to school Owns a personal smartphone with a touchscreen Owns a smartphone with Android operating system (version 9 or higher) Has access to mobile internet on their device Is allowed to use a smartphone at school during breaks (e.g., lunch or longer breaks) for questionnaire completion and to wear a smartwatch Native Czech speaker

Exclusion Criteria:

Does not meet one or more of the inclusion criteria Has a sibling already enrolled in the study

Where it's running

• Palacky University
  Olomouc, Czechia Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jan Dygrýn, Ph.D
• Email: jan.dygryn@upol.cz
• Phone: +420585636741

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.