Brain Training Study for Children (Ages 8-12)
About this research
We are investigating how short, fun, daily thinking games can help children strengthen memory skills that are often affected when children feel worried or sad.
Eligibility criteria
- Children aged 8-12 years, with elevated emotional symptoms (e.g., worry, nervousness, sadness, anxiety).
What's involved
- Online questionnaires (parent/carer + child)
- Online sessions with a trained researcher (+ parent supervision)
- Daily game-based training: 15 mins/day for 20 days
- Follow-up about 1 month later.
Benefits of participating
$ 40 gift card for both the child and the parent.
How to participate
To determine whether your child may be eligible to participate, visit the link below to complete a short screening questionnaire (approximately 5 minutes).
Contact
For any questions, contact the research team via: cct.research@uq.edu.au.
Ethics approval
This study has been approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee [Approval No 2024/HE002413].