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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: Recruiting NA study of Smartphone Addiction, sponsored by Stanford University.
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, above the 1,403-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (328% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
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.
Primary Outcome
SmAS is a short 10 item validated scale measuring smartphone addiction. The minimum value is 10 and the maximum value is 60 for this scale.
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 |
What NCT06979856 shows while recruiting
NCT06979856 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. Its 6,000 participants enrollment target places it among the larger protocols in the corpus, above the 1,403-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (328% higher).
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 a single indexed study location in 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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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT06979856's enrollment target sits among peer trials
6,000 22nd of 2000 higher than 1,978 of 2,000 other NA trials
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