Can a 2-minute cartoon fight addiction stigma? 13,000 people put to the test
NCT ID NCT06705205
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested whether a short, animated storytelling video could reduce stigma toward people with addiction. Over 13,000 adults from multiple countries watched the video and answered surveys about their attitudes. The goal was to see if this easy-to-share approach can boost empathy and hope, and reduce negative stereotypes.
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 provide a simple, scalable tool to reduce stigma and increase empathy toward people with addiction.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed online survey study, not a medical treatment. Results may not translate to real-world behavior change or long-term effects.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Stanford University
Stanford, California, 95305, United States