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

Who can join

Ages 10 and older · Women · Healthy volunteers welcome

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)

About the study

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.

What is being tested

• Social Rejection Task (behavioral)

Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine · Participants: 250 · Started: Feb 5, 2025

Contact the study team

• Hailey Hatch, PhD · Phone: 314-273-7288

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06777823

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 29, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.