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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Colorado State University

    Fort Collins, Colorado, 80521-4593, United States

  • University of Arizona

    Tucson, Arizona, 85719, United States

  • University of Colorado Denver

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045-2570, United States

  • University of New Mexico

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131-0001, United States

  • University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112-5550, United States

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