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NCT06835985: SMILEY
Social Media Intervention for Online Victimized Youth
NA trial testing Chatbot Intervention in Depression in 75 participants. Enrolling by invitation.
30 December 2026
Quick facts
| Lead sponsor | University of Pittsburgh |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | ENROLLING BY INVITATION |
| Study type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Allocation | randomized |
| Design | parallel |
| Masking | single |
| Primary purpose | treatment |
| Enrollment | 75 |
| Start date | 6 May 2025 |
| Primary completion | 30 December 2026 |
| Estimated completion | 31 July 2027 |
| Sites | 2 locations across United States |
Drugs / interventions tested
- Chatbot Intervention
- Brief Psychoeducation
Conditions studied
- Depression — all drugs for Depression →
- Suicidal Ideation — all drugs for Suicidal Ideation →
Sponsor
University of Pittsburgh
Who can join
Adults 12 to 18, any sex, with Depression or Suicidal Ideation. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.
Sponsor's own description
This feasibility pilot trial seeks to examine the feasibility and target engagement of a coping skills and psychoeducational intervention delivered via an automated conversational chatbot named SMILEY in reducing frequency and stress associated with online victimization among marginalized youth, including those who are Black, Hispanic, and LGBTQ+, and experiencing depression and online victimization. The primary inquiry of this study is whether SMILEY can enhance the safety and decrease stress levels in online environments for marginalized youth coping with depression and online victimization. Participants will engage with materials, including interactive web resources, to learn safe social media practices and provide coping skills for experiencing online victimization. These materials will cover topics such as managing online time, addressing negative comments, and fostering positive connections. Participants will interact with SMILEY at their own pace over 4 weeks. This interaction will provide information and guidance on dealing with online victimization and the associated stress.
Publications & conference data
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- Trial protocol + status: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06835985 (US National Library of Medicine, public domain)
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- Sponsor: as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov by University of Pittsburgh
- Last refreshed: 5 March 2026
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