Study to uncover why social media hits tween girls hardest

NCT ID NCT06777823

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 250 girls aged 10-11 to understand how social media use, rejection sensitivity, and puberty interact to affect mental health. Participants complete daily diaries and surveys over time. The goal is to identify risk factors for mental health problems, not to test a treatment.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help identify which girls are most vulnerable to social media's effects on mental health, guiding future prevention strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve health, and results may not apply to all girls or lead to clear interventions.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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

PSYCHOPATHOLOGY PUBERTY REJECTION SENSITIVITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Washington University School of Medicine
RECRUITING

St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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