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Rejection Sensitivity and Puberty in Mental Health Vulnerability to Social Media Experiences in Early Adolescent Girls

Washington University School of Medicine · with St. Louis University, Northeastern University · NCT06777823

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 10+ · Women only
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
250
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
February 5, 2025
Record last updated
May 6, 2026

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What the study is about

This longitudinal study is designed to test bidirectional relationships between preteen girls' mental health and social media experiences. We will explore how pubertal development and experiences of rejection influence these relationships.

Being studied: Social Rejection Task

Conditions: Rejection Sensitivity; Puberty; Psychopathology

Eligibility criteria

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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)

Recruiting US locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, MO 63110

    Site contact: Hailey

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Hailey Hatch, PhD · 314-273-7288 · hatchh@wustl.edu
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