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TECHWISE Registry Study Completed: Digital Wellness Monitoring in 912 Children — Clinical Insights for Paediatric Mental Health

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17 Apr 2026

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The completed TECHWISE registry study monitored 912 children aged 8-17 using digital phenotyping to understand relationships between technology use and mental health outcomes. Results expected by April 2026 could inform clinical guidelines for paediatric digital wellness.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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