Social MediaNCT07620964
Testing and Evaluating an Interactive Media Use Journal for Adolescents
A study testing Interactive Media Use Journal (IMUJ) in people with Social Media and Adolescent Behavior, run by University of Wisconsin, Madison at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The goal of this study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of an Interactive Media Use Journal (IMUJ) co-developed with youth. This study is part of a larger effort using Intervention Mapping to co-develop this resource, test it for feasibility and acceptability via this proposed protocol, and then eventually… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 13 to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Social Media, Adolescent Behavior
- What is being tested?
- Interactive Media Use Journal (IMUJ)
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 19 Jul 2026to Sep 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 13 to 18 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- English speaking
- has internet access
- in the United States
Who cannot join
- youth under the age of 13 years
- over the age of 18 years
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The goal of this study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of an Interactive Media Use Journal (IMUJ) co-developed with youth.
This study is part of a larger effort using Intervention Mapping to co-develop this resource, test it for feasibility and acceptability via this proposed protocol, and then eventually disseminate the resource in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
50 participants between the ages of 13-18 will be recruited for this study
Read the detailed description
Adolescent social media engagement is ubiquitous, and a growing body of extant research documents how its use interacts with health outcomes. However, there is a dearth of exploration into interventions to encourage behavioral change in youth media use habits. This study, therefore, investigates whether the use of an Interactive Media Use Journal is feasible and acceptable. This study is the first step towards a large goal to understand whether a tool like an Interactive Media Use Journal can foster adolescent self-efficacy in managing media use as part of an Intervention Mapping process.
- Conditions
- Social Media, Adolescent Behavior
- Being tested
- Interactive Media Use Journal (IMUJ)
- Keywords
- social media engagement, health, behavior change, habit, intervention mapping
- Medical subject headings
- Adolescent Behavior, Habits
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Interactive Media Use Journal (IMUJ)Behavioural
6 week journal experience to track social media use and reflect on mental health self-assessment
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Youth using digital technology | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Interactive Media Use Journal (IMUJ) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Feasibility Assessment: What made it difficult to complete the diary?
Summary of all reasons (lack of time, forgot to compete it, did not find it engaging, technical issues, emotional discomfort, no major barriers, other) tallied by participant count for each reason reported.
Measured: post-journal survey response, up to 8 weeks
Acceptability Score
16-items scored on a 5 point likert scale from 1-5 (total range of scores from 16-80) where higher scores indicate higher acceptability.
Measured: post-journal survey response, up to 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Jun 2026
- Study start19 Jul 2026
- Primary completionSep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionSep 2026 (estimated)
Why it stopped: Interim Analysis
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Social MediaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, Principal investigator, University of Wisconsin, Madison
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07620964
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2026-0443
- Other IDs
- Protocol Version, SMPH | Pediatrics - GPAM
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 27 May 2026
- Last updated
- 4 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Testing and Evaluating an Interactive Media Use Journal for Adolescents
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07620964
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2026-0443
- Conditions
- Social Media, Adolescent Behavior
- Keywords
- social media engagement, health, behavior change, habit, intervention mapping
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- SuspendedReason stopped: Interim Analysis
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, MadisonUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 19 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Sep 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 2 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of an Interactive Media Use Journal (IMUJ) co-developed with youth.
This study is part of a larger effort using Intervention Mapping to co-develop this resource, test it for feasibility and acceptability via this proposed protocol, and then eventually disseminate the resource in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
50 participants between the ages of 13-18 will be recruited for this study
Detailed description
Adolescent social media engagement is ubiquitous, and a growing body of extant research documents how its use interacts with health outcomes. However, there is a dearth of exploration into interventions to encourage behavioral change in youth media use habits. This study, therefore, investigates whether the use of an Interactive Media Use Journal is feasible and acceptable. This study is the first step towards a large goal to understand whether a tool like an Interactive Media Use Journal can foster adolescent self-efficacy in managing media use as part of an Intervention Mapping process.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Youth using digital technology | Experimental | Behavioral: Interactive Media Use Journal (IMUJ) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 13 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- English speaking
- has internet access
- in the United States
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- youth under the age of 13 years
- over the age of 18 years
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive Media Use Journal (IMUJ)6 week journal experience to track social media use and reflect on mental health self-assessment | Behavioural | Youth using digital technology |
Primary outcome
Feasibility Assessment: What made it difficult to complete the diary?
Time frame: post-journal survey response, up to 8 weeks
Summary of all reasons (lack of time, forgot to compete it, did not find it engaging, technical issues, emotional discomfort, no major barriers, other) tallied by participant count for each reason reported.
Acceptability Score
Time frame: post-journal survey response, up to 8 weeks
16-items scored on a 5 point likert scale from 1-5 (total range of scores from 16-80) where higher scores indicate higher acceptability.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH principal investigator
University of Wisconsin, Madison
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Interactive Media Use Journal (IMUJ) in people with Social Media and Adolescent Behavior, run by University of Wisconsin, Madison at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: paused, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Feasibility Assessment: What made it difficult to complete the diary? (time frame: post-journal survey response, up to 8 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Sep 2026.