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Official title The Effects of Price Reductions on Uptake of Preventive Dental Care
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07465952
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study evaluates the effectiveness of price discounts in encouraging patients to schedule dental check-ups. Patients will be randomized to receive WhatsApp messages offering a preventive dental check-up at different price levels with or without a discount coupon for future dental treatments.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70
You may be able to join if
- Two groups are considered for this experiment, each defined by the following criteria: Group 1:
- Patients who have an appointment scheduled within the next 1 to 7 days
- The appointment must be scheduled in the medical area only
- The appointment must be at a center that also offers dental services
- Patients who have not received a preventive dental message in the last month
See the full eligibility criteria
- Two groups are considered for this experiment, each defined by the following criteria: Group 1:
- Patients who have an appointment scheduled within the next 1 to 7 days
- The appointment must be scheduled in the medical area only
- The appointment must be at a center that also offers dental services
- Patients who have not received a preventive dental message in the last month
- Patients over 18 years old
- Patients with a valid phone number to receive WhatsApp messages
- Patients who have not attended a dental appointment in the last 6 months
- Patients who do not have a future dental appointment scheduled Group 2:
- Patients who do not meet the criteria for Group 1 and who have an appointment the following day or attended an appointment the previous day
- The appointment may be in the Medical, Laboratory, Imaging, Telemedicine, Kinesiology, Vaccination, or Procedures areas
- Patients who have not received a preventive dental message in the last month
- Patients over 18 years old
- Patients with a valid phone number to receive WhatsApp messages
- Patients who have not attended a dental appointment in the last 6 months
- Patients who do not have a future dental appointment scheduled 58.33% of the participants will be allocated to the large discount condition, 27.78% allocated to the intermediate discount condition, and 13.89% allocated...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Santiago, Chile
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Santiago, Chile. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.