What is the Duke STAR Study?
Doctors at Duke are desigining a mobile app, called SenseToKnow, to assess children’s development. the STAR Study aims to validate the SenseToKnow app in children ages 16-36 months.
The SenseToKnow app plays a short series of fun movies and records how the child responds. By gathering similar data from hundreds of families, we hope to learn more about how children develop.
What is involved in the study?
Participants are asked to download and use the SenseToKnow app and complete a few short surveys about their child’s development. Children also complete a developmental evaluation with a psychologist on our study team. Participants receive compensation and a written report about their child’s development, including their language, social, and cognitive abilities. Activities can be done at home or at our research center.
Who can participate?
We invite Duke Primary Care patients ages 16-36 months to participate.
English and Spanish-speaking families may enroll.
Note: Before you enroll your child in the study, our study team will ask you to complete a short call to confirm that the study is a good fit for your child and family.
How can I learn more or get started?
Contact our study team with any questions or to express interest at starstudy@duke.edu or by phone at 919-660-9386.
