Social media experiment aims to increase organ donor registrations

NCT ID NCT04850287

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether showing digital educational materials about organ donation on social media can increase health awareness and organ donor registrations among Californians. Over 2 million Facebook users with California ZIP codes are included. The goal is to see if social network interventions can effectively promote public health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

digital educational materials about organ donation delivered via social media

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could show how social media can effectively increase public health awareness and organ donor registrations.

What could go wrong

This is an observational-style behavioral study with no direct medical intervention. Results may not apply to other health topics or regions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UC Davis Medical Center

    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States