Do social media ads make teens eat more? new study investigates.
NCT ID NCT07249398
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how social media ads affect the food choices and calorie intake of Black and White teenagers aged 13-17. Researchers will show participants different ads and measure how many calories they buy or eat. The goal is to understand if things like ad images or social media "likes" influence teens' eating habits.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 3,650 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2022
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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13 to 17 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. be 13-17 years of age; 2. identify as only non-Latino White or only Black/African American; 3. report that they log into Facebook at least once daily; and 4. read and speak English. Exclusion Criteria: * Any criteria not met as listed above will bar an adolescent from participating in the study.
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Locations
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NYU Langone Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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