Facebook group aims to cut cancer risk in rural young adults

NCT ID NCT05618158

Ongoing Prevention Sponsor: Klein Buendel, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This completed trial tested a 12-month social media program to help rural young adults (ages 18-26) adopt healthier habits and reduce cancer risk. Nearly 1,800 participants from four states joined a private Facebook group with daily posts on exercise, diet, nicotine, alcohol, sun safety, and HPV vaccination. The study measured whether the program led to lasting behavior changes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Social media cancer prevention program (behavioral intervention via private Facebook group)
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could offer a low-cost, scalable way to help rural young adults reduce multiple cancer risk behaviors at once.
What could go wrong: The trial is completed but results are not yet reported. All outcomes are self-reported, which may not be fully accurate. The program may not work for everyone or in other regions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alcohol Drinking Motor Activity neoplasm cancer prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CANCER

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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