Can a 2-minute cartoon fight addiction stigma? huge global trial says maybe.
NCT ID NCT06705205
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This completed trial tested whether a short animated storytelling video could reduce stigma toward people with addiction. Over 13,000 adults from multiple countries watched the video online and answered questions about their attitudes. The goal was to see if the video could boost empathy, optimism, and hope while reducing negative stereotypes.
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Locations
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Stanford University
Stanford, California, 95305, United States
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
short animated storytelling video
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, scalable way to reduce stigma and increase empathy toward people with addiction.
What could go wrong
This is a completed online survey study, not a treatment trial. The video may have only a small or short-lived effect, and results may not apply to all cultures or settings.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.