Study to uncover why social media hits tween girls hardest

NCT ID NCT06777823

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

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.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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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.

As listed by the trial registrant

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