Can scrolling save lives? new study uses social media to cut cancer risk in rural young adults
NCT ID NCT05618158
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tested a social media campaign designed to help young adults aged 18-26 living in rural areas adopt healthier habits and lower their cancer risk. Nearly 1,800 participants received messages about physical activity, healthy eating, avoiding nicotine and heavy alcohol use, protecting skin from the sun, and getting the HPV vaccine. The goal was to see if social media can effectively encourage multiple healthy behavior changes at once.
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Locations
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Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80521-4593, United States
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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, 85719, United States
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, Colorado, 80045-2570, United States
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University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131-0001, United States
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112-5550, United States
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