Mindfulness-based Approach to Help Parents Reduce Kids' Screen Time
Official title: Mindfulness-based Intervention on Parent Empowerment in Reducing Young Children's Screen Time (MORE): a Mixed Method Study
Run by Hong Kong Metropolitan University · NCT07083661 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A caregiver-focused program that adds mindfulness to the HOPE-20 parenting approach to see if it can reduce toddlers’ and preschoolers’ screen time in Hong Kong.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hong Kong Metropolitan University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 20, 2025 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07083661 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are Hong Kong resident parent–child dyads with a 2–6 year-old child of normal intellectual ability who can understand Cantonese.
✕Probably not a fit
Children with major developmental issues or family conditions that preclude participation may not benefit from the program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This trial tests a 6-week mindfulness-based intervention added to an existing parent-empowerment program (MORE) for parent–child dyads in Hong Kong. It uses a two-arm waitlist randomized design with 60 participants and includes focus groups to gather qualitative feedback. Primary outcomes are children’s screen time and disruptive behavior, with several secondary outcomes related to parenting efficacy, stress, and family relationships. Feasibility metrics include recruitment, retention, and acceptability of the program. Analyses will involve descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, correlations, and ANOVA, with a significance level of 0.05.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, families may experience reduced screen time for young children and improved parenting confidence and relationships.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work suggests mindfulness- and parent-training programs can affect child behavior and parental stress, but this specific combined approach is relatively novel in this setting.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * parent-child dyads resident in Hong Kong; * child being between 2 and 6- year; and * child with normal intellectual ability. Exclusion Criteria: * children with major developmental problems, history of domestic violence, drug abuse, or mental illness in the family; * being unable to communicate and understand Cantonese as the intervention will be conducted in Cantonese; and * parent-child dyads previous participation in mindfulness-based training for less than 6 months.
Where it's running
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Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yuen Ling Leung, Doctor of Nursing — Hong Kong Metropolitan University
- Study coordinator: Yuen Ling Leung, Doctor of Nursing
- Email: lleung@hkmu.edu.hk
- Phone: 39708751
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.