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
- NCT06821373Recruiting
Chatbot to help teens reduce digital addiction and stress
This trial tests a chatbot designed to help teenagers cut down on internet gaming and social media addiction, reduce sedentary behavior, and improve mental well-being. If you or your teen spend a lot of time online and feel stressed, this study may offer support.
Hong KongAges 10–19 - NCT07249398Recruiting
How social media ads affect food choices
This study looks at how social media ads influence what teenagers choose to eat. If you are a Black or White teen who uses Facebook daily, your participation could help us understand how ads shape food decisions.
New York, New YorkAges 13–17 - NCT07032467Recruiting
Social media use and exercise habits in young adults
This study looks at how much young adults use social media and whether it is linked to a need to exercise too much. If you spend a lot of time on social media each day, you may help us understand this connection.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–24 - NCT06969638Recruiting
Social media likes and teen food choices
This study looks at how likes on food ads in Instagram affect what Black and White teens choose to buy. It aims to understand if social media influences eating habits.
New York, New YorkAges 13–17 - NCT06969651Recruiting
How Social Media Ads Affect Teens' Snack Choices
This study looks at how social media ads with different kinds of food images and comments affect what teens choose to eat. If you join, you'll view Instagram-style ads and then get a snack, so researchers can see how the ads influence your calorie intake.
New York, New YorkAges 13–17 - NCT06618586Recruiting
Social media training for new parents
This study tests if social media can help new parents learn safe sleep practices and reduce infant health risks. You can join if you recently had a healthy baby and plan to care for them at home.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT06880224Recruiting
HIV prevention and treatment for Nigerian youth aged 15-24
This study tests better ways to find and treat HIV in young people (ages 15-24) in Nigeria. It offers either HIV prevention medicine (PrEP) if you are HIV-negative, or HIV treatment if you are newly diagnosed with HIV.
Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateAges 15–24 - NCT06835985Enrolling by invitation
Social media help for teens bullied online
This study tests a social media program to help teens who have been bullied online and feel depressed. It aims to see if the program can reduce their sadness and help them cope better.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12–18 - NCT06817993Recruiting
How social media affects the teen brain
This study looks at how social media affects the brains of teens with depression. You would complete smartphone surveys and have one brain scan (MRI) to help researchers understand these connections.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 13–17 - NCT06289101Recruiting
Text messages for first-time dads
This study tests whether text messages can help first-time fathers feel more confident and involved during pregnancy. You'll receive texts with tips and support.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT03803423Recruiting
Using social media to find kidney or liver donors
This study tests a way to spread information on how to register as a live organ donor using social media. You may be contacted to help identify potential live kidney or liver donors, if you fit the study’s basic requirements.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05994209RecruitingPhase 1
Testing social media to help people stop vaping
This study tests if using social media and digital tools can help people reduce or stop vaping. It's for people who vape daily and want to quit.
St Louis, MissouriAges 15–25 - NCT05075967Enrolling by invitation
Study attitudes and services among southern gay and bisexual men
This study gathers opinions and experiences from gay and bisexual men and from clinic staff in the American South. It helps researchers understand what affects HIV prevention and care, and how programs can better support people at higher risk.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 15 years+ - NCT07531290Recruiting
Reducing screen time with your friends
This study tests whether teens and young adults can cut down on smartphone use together with their friends to improve well-being. If you use your phone a lot and are open to spending more time offline, this could be a helpful program for you.
Odense, DenmarkAges 13–24
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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.