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NCT06049888 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Does Social Media Impact Adolescent Mental Health?

A NA study of Mental Health, sponsored by Georgetown University.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
500
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06049888: Recruiting NA study of Mental Health, sponsored by Georgetown University.

NCT06049888 is a NA study of Mental Health that is actively recruiting participants, run by Georgetown University. The registered enrollment target is 500 participants, below the 10,175-participant average among 62 other Mental Health trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT06049888, a NA study of Mental Health, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Georgetown University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
500 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The mental health of adolescents in the United States has seen a steep decline since 2011, roughly coinciding with the increasing popularity of social media and smartphones. But does social media have a causal impact on the mental health of adolescents or are concerns about the effect of social media on kids a form of public hysteria? In this study, the investigators will conduct the first field experiment in 11-14-year-olds to examine whether, how, and for whom social media harms mental health.

Primary Outcome

The average score varies between 0 and 4, with higher scores indicating a worse outcome.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Restricted Social Media

Study Locations (1)

District of Columbia

  • Georgetown University - Washington D.C.

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 500 participants
Start Date 2024-09-29
Est. Completion 2028-02
Phase NA
Georgetown University

227 total trials

What NCT06049888 shows while recruiting

NCT06049888 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 500 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 10,175-participant average among 62 other Mental Health trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Mental Health appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Restricted Social Media is the first listed.

NCT06049888 reports a single indexed study location in District of Columbia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06049888 about?

NCT06049888 is a clinical study titled "Does Social Media Impact Adolescent Mental Health?". The mental health of adolescents in the United States has seen a steep decline since 2011, roughly coinciding with the increasing popularity of social media and smartphones. But does social media have a causal impact on the mental health of adolescents or are concerns about the effect of social medi...

What is the current status of trial NCT06049888?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 500 participants. The study started on 2024-09-29. Estimated completion is 2028-02.

What conditions does trial NCT06049888 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Mental Health.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06049888?

The interventions under investigation include: Restricted Social Media (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06049888?

This trial is sponsored by Georgetown University, which has 227 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06049888 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across District of Columbia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT06049888's enrollment target sits among peer trials

500 25th of 62 higher than 38 of 62 other Mental Health trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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