Exploring how rejection sensitivity and puberty affect mental health in early adolescent girls using social media

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This longitudinal study investigates the bidirectional relationships between mental health and social media experiences in preteen girls aged 10-11. It focuses on how pubertal development and experiences of rejection influence these relationships. Participants will engage in a social rejection task and complete daily diaries to track their experiences. The study aims to provide insights into the mental health vulnerabilities associated with social media use during this critical developmental period.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* female aged 10-11 years
* engagement in social media use
* proficient in the English language
* family/personal device that can complete daily diaries

Exclusion Criteria:

* previously diagnosed chronic medical illness
* autism spectrum disorder
* significant developmental or speech delay
* endocrine disorder
* not assigned female at birth (AFAB)

Where it's running

• Washington University School of Medicine
  St Louis, Missouri, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Hailey Hatch, PhD
• Email: hatchh@wustl.edu
• Phone: 314-273-7288

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.