Clinical trials
Social Media clinical trials
Below are recruiting social media clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 38 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07410104Recruiting
Brain stimulation for social media addiction
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help reduce social media addiction in adults. You may qualify if you struggle with heavy social media use and are not currently being treated for certain mental health conditions.
AlmadaAges 18 years+ - NCT07184359Enrolling by invitation
Using social media to help dental students learn
This study tests whether using social media can help dental students learn better in their Dental Radiology course. If you are a student at UFJF's Juiz de Fora campus and use social media, you may be able to join.
Juiz de Fora, Minas GeraisAges 18 years+ - NCT04296630Enrolling by invitation
Social media for colorectal cancer screening
This study looks at whether social media messages can encourage people in Ontario to get screened for colorectal cancer. If you use Facebook and are in the right age range, you may be able to take part.
Toronto, OntarioAges 55–64 - NCT07097545Recruiting
Social media, exercise, and mindfulness for college students
This study tests whether limiting social media to a few minutes daily and doing brief exercise or mindfulness activities for two weeks can improve well-being. It is for Johns Hopkins students who use social media a lot and currently exercise an hour or less each day.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07008651Recruiting
Digital parenting study for mothers of young children
This study tests a digital parenting education program to see how it affects mothers' social media use and their children's attitudes toward technology. It may help you understand how to guide your child's tech habits.
Artvin, CentreAges Any age - NCT06049888Recruiting
Social media and your mental health study
This study looks at how getting a first smartphone and using social media might affect the mental health of young teens. If you join, you will answer surveys about your feelings and experiences.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 10–14 - NCT07550153Recruiting
Dental Communication and Social Media Ethics Study
This study explores how dentists, patients, and other healthcare providers use social media to share and find dental health information. Researchers want to understand the legal and ethical issues around online dental communication.
Roma, RMAges 18 years+ - NCT07540780Recruiting
Social media support groups to help teens quit vaping
This study tests whether online support groups on social media can help teenagers stop vaping. You'd join a group with other teens your age working toward the same goal, with support from trained peer mentors.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 13 years+ - NCT07473791Recruiting
Social media diet study for university students
This trial tests whether reducing social media use can improve psychological well-being in university students. You will be asked to limit your social media time and track your screen usage over 4 weeks.
Gümüşhane, Gümüşhane ProvinceAges 17–25 - NCT06866483Recruiting
Online screening for undiagnosed myasthenia gravis
This study tests a new online screening tool to find people who might have undiagnosed myasthenia gravis (a muscle-weakness condition). You answer questions about your symptoms and get more information if the tool suggests you might need to talk to a doctor.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07278752Enrolling by invitation
Social media and emotions in teens study
This study looks at how social media affects teenagers' emotions and daily experiences. Participants will use a smartphone app to track their feelings and social media use over time.
Dallas, TexasAges 13–18 - NCT07103811Recruiting
Social Media, Cravings, and Food Choices in Students
This study looks at the link between social media use, food cravings, and consumption of ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks and sugary drinks) among university students in Ankara. It aims to understand how these factors affect eating habits in young adults.
AnkaraAges 18–25 - NCT06545968Recruiting
Social media to help young people with HIV stay in care
This study tests whether a social media program can help young people with HIV in Uganda stay connected to their medical care. If you are between 15 and 24 years old and are new to care or returning after a break, you may be able to join.
MbararaAges 15 years+ - NCT07381868Recruiting
Social media support group for women who drink
This study tests whether a private social media support group can help women cut back on risky drinking. It's for women who drink more than they'd like and want to try a supportive online group.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07721883Recruiting
Social media and tobacco use in teens
This study looks at how social media affects teens' interest in tobacco products like e-cigarettes and vapes. Researchers want to talk with high school students to understand these influences and help prevent tobacco use.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 14–17 - NCT06791603Recruiting
Social media videos for chemo side effects
This study tests whether education delivered through social media videos can help breast cancer patients manage chemotherapy side effects. If you are starting chemotherapy for the first time and can use a smartphone, you may be able to join.
New Taipei CityAges 18 years+ - NCT06183723Enrolling by invitation
Study to improve HIV care for those struggling with medications
This study tests a program to help people living with HIV who have difficulty taking their medications consistently. The goal is to see if extra support can improve health outcomes.
Kaohsiung CityAges 18 years+ - NCT07005817Enrolling by invitation
Social media study for young adults' health
This study looks at how social media use affects health in young adults. If you use social media, have a smartphone, and belong to certain groups with higher health risks, you may be able to join.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–29 - NCT06777823Recruiting
Social media and mental health study for girls aged 10-11
This study looks at how social media affects the mental health of girls going through puberty. It tests whether sensitivity to rejection and puberty stage make some girls more vulnerable to social media experiences.
St Louis, MissouriAges 10 years+ - NCT07245862Recruiting
Family program for screen use conflicts
This study is for families who are dealing with conflicts about video games or screen use. It tests a program designed to help families work together and find a healthier balance.
LundAges 11–14 - NCT06410209RecruitingPhase 2
Walking Juntos: Smartphone program to help Hispanic cancer survivors be active
This study will test if a smartphone program and social media group can help Hispanic/Latino teens and young adults who had childhood cancer become more physically active. You would wear a Fitbit and use a phone app with culturally tailored tips and support.
Mesa, ArizonaAges 15–20 - NCT06423014Recruiting
Smartphone program for boosting physical activity
This trial tests a smartphone-based program to help inactive adults become more physically active. It uses your phone's features and simple activity trackers to encourage daily movement and better health.
TaipeiAges 18–70 - NCT06710678Recruiting
Study breaks and thinking skills in medical students
This trial looks at how different types of study breaks affect attention and thinking in medical students. You will try brief social media or physical activity breaks to see which helps you think best.
Old Westbury, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07551986Recruiting
AI Tool to Help Parents Understand Vaccine Information
This study tests an AI-powered tool designed to help parents and caregivers in Europe better understand vaccine information and identify misleading claims online. The goal is to build confidence and critical thinking skills around vaccine decisions for children.
LondonAges 20 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for social media?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 38 recruiting social media studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a social media trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a social media trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.