Evive Health Randomized Controlled Trials
This study is not yet open for participant recruitment.
Verified July 2012 by University of Pennsylvania
Sponsor:
University of Pennsylvania
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Katherine Milkman, University of Pennsylvania
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01653197
First received: July 26, 2012
Last updated: NA
Last verified: July 2012
History: No changes posted
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Purpose
The mailer will encourage those who are due for mammograms, colonoscopies, blood pressure or cholesterol tests to receive the appropriate test. This particular mailer will only be sent to Evive clients in need to the test in question. The research will examine differences in follow-through on this recommendation among the targeted population over the 3-12 month period following the mailing as a function of experimental condition.
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
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People Due for Mammogram People Due for Colonoscopy People Due for Blood Pressure Test People Due for Cholesterol Test |
Behavioral: Control Behavioral: Curiosity Behavioral: Curiosity linked to Action |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Single Blind (Subject) Primary Purpose: Prevention |
| Official Title: | Evive Health Randomized Controlled Trials |
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Further study details as provided by University of Pennsylvania:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Number of Participants who follow-through from the mailing [ Time Frame: three to twelve months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
| Estimated Enrollment: | 30000 |
| Study Start Date: | August 2012 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | August 2013 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | December 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
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Experimental: Control
On top of reminder, state: "Here's a fun fact to cheer you on your way:" and include a curiosity-inducing question and answer (e.g., "Q: Which is the only state that allows you to cast absentee ballots from outer space? // A: Texas")
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Behavioral: Control
No scratch off element
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Experimental: Curiosity
On top of reminder, state: "Here's a fun fact to cheer you on your way." and include a curiosity-inducing question (e.g., "Q: Which is the only state that allows you to cast absentee ballots from outer space?") Place the answer under a scratch-off patch ("A: Texas").
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Behavioral: Curiosity
The recipient will be prompted to scratch off for answer to question.
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Experimental: Curiosity linked to Action
On top of reminder, state: "Here's a fun fact to cheer you on your way. Reward yourself by scratching off the answer only after you've made your [colonoscopy/mammogram/etc.] appointment!" and include a curiosity-inducing question (e.g., "Q: Which is the only state that allows you to cast absentee ballots from outer space?") Place the answer under a scratch-off patch ("A: Texas")
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Behavioral: Curiosity linked to Action
The recipient will be prompted to scratch off for answer only after he/she makes an appointment.
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Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Employee at partner corporation
- Due for mammogram, colonoscopy, blood pressure or cholesterol test
Exclusion Criteria:
- Already received mammogram, colonoscopy, blood pressure or cholesterol test
Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01653197
Contacts
| Contact: Katherine L. Milkman, Ph.D. | 215-898-5872 | kmilkman@wharton.upenn.edu |
Locations
| United States, Pennsylvania | |
| University of Pennsylvania | Not yet recruiting |
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104 | |
| Contact: Katherine L. Milkman, Ph.D. 215-898-5872 kmilkman@wharton.upenn.edu | |
| Principal Investigator: Katherine L. Milkman, Ph.D. | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Pennsylvania
More Information
No publications provided
| Responsible Party: | Katherine Milkman, Assistant Professor, University of Pennsylvania |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01653197 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | 813606-3 |
| Study First Received: | July 26, 2012 |
| Last Updated: | July 26, 2012 |
| Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 22, 2013