Social media study tests new ways to stop cancer myths

NCT ID NCT07588607

First seen May 17, 2026 ยท Last updated May 17, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether different social media designs make people more likely to flag false cancer information. 294 US adults who had cancer or cared for someone with cancer took part. They were shown posts and asked if they would flag or dislike them. The goal was to learn how to reduce the spread of cancer misinformation online.

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Locations

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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