Does Social Media Impact Adolescent Mental Health? (NCT06049888)
Causal Effects of Exposure to Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The mental health of adolescents in the United States has seen a steep decline, 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 10-14-year-olds to examine whether, how, and for whom social media harms mental health.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Georgetown University — Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Age range: 10 Years to 14 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Restricted Social Media (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Georgetown University — Washington D.C., District of Columbia
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (804) 585-4385
Email: kk1199@georgetown.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.