Clinical trials: Social Media
Social Networks, Addiction
Prevalence of Problematic Use of Social Media
In 2023, French individuals spend an average of two hours per day on social media platforms (SM), primarily Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat.
- Trial name
- PURPLE (NCT06798480)
- Testing
- Self-administered survey
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Body Esteem
A School Program for Teenagers to Promote Positive Body Image Using Social Media Education and Self-Compassion-Based Activities
Background and study aims Many teenagers feel unhappy with their bodies, which can lead to problems like eating disorders, low self-esteem, and depression.
- Trial name
- IMPACTREEL (NCT07103213)
- Testing
- IMPACTREEL programme
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche
Body Image
Evaluating a Social Media-Based Intervention to Reduce Body Dissatisfaction Among Young Indonesian Women
The researchers conduct a randomised controlled trial to evaluate a social media-based intervention aimed at reducing body dissatisfaction among young Indonesian women between 15 and 19 years old.The intervention (titled…
- Trial name
- NCT05383807
- Testing
- Warna-Warni Waktu
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of the West of England
HIV Infections
Getting to Zero Among HHI MSM in the American South
This study will evaluate a status-neutral integrated strategy to improve access to and uptake of HIV prevention and treatment services for the highest HIV incidence (HHI) men who have sex with men (MSM) in participating…
- Trial name
- NCT05075967
- Testing
- Health Access Coalitions, Social Media, Peer Support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HIV Prevention Trials Network
Screen Time Exposure
Reactions to Social Media Warning Labels Among Teens and Young Adults
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate whether social media warnings are perceived as more effective than control labels among teens and young adults, and to identify the most promising topics for social media…
- Trial name
- NCT07199660
- Testing
- Human-developed negative body image warning, Voluntary warning, Human-developed depression and anxiety warning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,012 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Adolescent Behavior
The Influence of Sleep Education With Social Media Reminders on the Sleep Quality in Adolescents
Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of sleep education, supported and unsupported with social media reminders, on sleep quality in 14-18 age group adolescents.
- Trial name
- NCT05071989
- Testing
- Sleep Education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Obesity
B'More Healthy; Communities for Kids (BHCK)
The BHCK study will develop, implement, and evaluate a community-based obesity prevention program, which operates at multiple levels of an urban food system (policy, wholesaler, corner stores, carryout, household, individual; in…
- Trial name
- BHCK (NCT02181010)
- Testing
- Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 890 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Suicide Prevention, Communication
Chatsafe Netherlands: Improving Safe Suicide Communication for Young People on Social Media
Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people (YP) aged 10 to 25 years in the Netherlands. In addition, YP report high rates of suicidal ideation (16%).
- Conditions
- Suicide Prevention, Communication, Social Media
- Trial name
- CSNL (NCT06364332)
- Testing
- Social Media campaign
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- 113 Suicide Prevention
Health Behavior
Moms on Media Study
This research will explore the impact of digital technology, specifically social media, on the health behaviours of mothers in the postpartum period by conducting an experimental study to test the effect of social media messaging…
- Trial name
- MOMS (NCT05181280)
- Testing
- Intervention Group, Control Group
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Guelph
Obesity Prevention
The Effectiveness of the Obesity Prevention Program Developed for Overweight and Obese Adolescents and Supported by Social Media Reminders
Childhood overweight and obesity are defined as crises that adversely affect health and well-being, pave the way for various health problems in the future, and are increasingly prevalent worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT06809361
- Testing
- Obesity prevention program, Social media messages
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 174 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
Vaping
Social Media Intervention to Stop Nicotine and Cannabis Vaping Among Adolescents
Social media based intervention to support teens in their efforts to quit vaping.
- Trial name
- NCT04707911
- Testing
- Social Media Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
4-STEP-Training Program for Social Media Addiction
The Effectiveness of 4-STEP-Training Program for Social Media Addiction (4-STEP-TPS) and Psychological Problems Among Adolescence
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the 4-STEP Training Program in reducing social media addiction and improving psychological well-being among adolescents.
- Trial name
- 4-STEP-TPS (NCT07564115)
- Testing
- 4-STEP-Training Program for Social Media Addiction (4-STEP-TPS)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Government College University Faisalabad
Digital Technology Use, Social Media Addiction
Improving Digital Wellbeing in Saudi Adolescents
Background: In Saudi Arabia, the rapid expansion of digital technology use-particularly among adolescents-has raised growing concerns about internet addiction and its impact on mental health and overall wellbeing.
- Conditions
- Digital Technology Use, Social Media Addiction, Internet Gaming Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT07344142
- Testing
- Digital Wellbeing Unit, Parent WhatsApp Groups, Online Teacher Training
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 2,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Mental Health, Social Interaction
PeerScreen Trial - Reducing Screen Media Use in Peer-groups of Young People
The purpose of the PeerScreen trial is to investigate whether reducing screen media use affects mental health, social interaction, sleep, physical activity, heart rate variability, and behavioral patterns in young people aged 13…
- Conditions
- Mental Health, Social Interaction, Sleep, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT07531290
- Testing
- Screen media reduction
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Rabies, Health Education
Social Media as an Information, Education and Communication Tool for Rabies Prevention: An Interventional Study
Background: Rabies is a fatal disease that can be avoided by treating animal bites promptly. Hence, post-exposure prophylaxis is critical.
- Conditions
- Rabies, Health Education, Public Health, Preventive Health Services
- Trial name
- NCT05702008
- Testing
- Rabies Information Education and Communication Material
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maulana Azad Medical College
Internet Gaming Disorder, Social Media Addiction
Chatbot Intervention to Reduce Common Digital Addictions, Sedentary Behaviors and Mental Distress Among Adolescents
The goal of the study is to investigate the efficacy of a secondary low-intensity stage of change (SoC) and motivational interviewing (MI)-based Chatbot-assisted intervention in reducing digital addictions in adolescents with…
- Trial name
- NCT06821373
- Testing
- Chatbot, Control
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Adolescent - Emotional Problem
Loves Company: Combatting Emotional Disturbance in the Digital Age
The goal of this study is to determine whether a community-based website that is intended to provide support for adolescents experiencing psychological distress can improve members' mental health outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT03443206
- Testing
- anonymous social support, psychoeducation, online resources
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 212 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Psychology, Social, Adolescent Behavior
Exposure to Gun Violence in Video Games Increases Interest in Real Guns
More American children die by accidental gun use than children in other developed countries. One factor that can influence children's interest in guns is exposure to media containing guns.
- Trial name
- NCT03259139
- Testing
- Video games and violence
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Systemic Lupus
Use of Social Media to Improve Medication Adherence in Adolescents and Young Adults With Systemic Lupus
The goal of this study was to examine the effect of an online educational program with and without a social media experience.The primary goal of this study was to determine whether medication adherence would be improved by having…
- Trial name
- NCT03218033
- Testing
- Social Media
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Psychological Resilience, Social Adjustment
Effectiveness of a Psychological Resilience Training Program for Children Aged 10-12
This clinical study aims to learn whether a psychological resilience training program is helpful for children aged 10 to 12 years.
- Conditions
- Psychological Resilience, Social Adjustment, Interpersonal Relationships, Media Use
- Trial name
- NCT07401030
- Testing
- Psychological Resilience Training Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yusuf AKTEPE