Does the Message Matter? Enhancing Adherence in Healthcare Through Persuasive Messages

February 18, 2010 updated by: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
In this research we propose to develop a comprehensive model to explain how users process persuasive messages. We then propose to experimentally test varying the persuasiveness of message content in various domains, and assess their impact on adherence by both physicians and patients. Finally based on our conceptual model and results from the experimental data we propose to develop preliminary guidelines to assist developers in designing effective messages.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

1200

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Study 1

1. Subjects who have an appointment scheduled at HCHD Baytown Health Center

Study 2

  1. Subjects who are neonatology physicians (not in training).
  2. Subjects must be able to give signed informed consent.

Study 3

  1. Any subjects (students or employee) at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
  2. Subjects must be able to give signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • No specific individual who meets the inclusion criteria will be excluded.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Muhammad F Walji, M.S., The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Completion

December 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 13, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 13, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 15, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 19, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 18, 2010

Last Verified

February 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • HSC-SHIS-05-0240

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