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NCT06979856 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Short, Animated Storytelling (SAS) Videos to Reduce Smartphone Addiction in the US
A NA study of Smartphone Addiction, sponsored by Stanford University.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 6,000
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06979856 is a NA study of Smartphone Addiction that is actively recruiting participants, run by Stanford University. The registered enrollment target is 6,000 participants. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT06979856, a NA study of Smartphone Addiction, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Stanford University.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 6,000 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study will test the effect of exposure to short, animated storytelling videos on participants' perceived risk of smartphone overuse immediately after exposure, two weeks later and four weeks later.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Short animated videos
- BEHAVIORAL Informational Control
Study Locations (1)
California
- Stanford University - Stanford
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 6,000 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-02-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-03 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06979856
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06979856 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 6,000 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Stanford University, which has 1,744 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Smartphone Addiction appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Short animated videos is the first listed.
NCT06979856 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06979856 about?
NCT06979856 is a clinical study titled "Short, Animated Storytelling (SAS) Videos to Reduce Smartphone Addiction in the US". This study will test the effect of exposure to short, animated storytelling videos on participants' perceived risk of smartphone overuse immediately after exposure, two weeks later and four weeks later.
What is the current status of trial NCT06979856?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 6,000 participants. The study started on 2026-02-09. Estimated completion is 2026-03.
What conditions does trial NCT06979856 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Smartphone Addiction.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06979856?
The interventions under investigation include: Short animated videos (BEHAVIORAL), Informational Control (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06979856?
This trial is sponsored by Stanford University, which has 1,744 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06979856 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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