Can a simple text message get you to the dentist?
NCT ID NCT07585682
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how different types of WhatsApp messages influence whether people schedule a preventive dental check-up. Over 100,000 adults will receive one of several messages that vary in length and how they describe the benefits of a dental visit. The goal is to find out which message style works best to encourage preventive care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
WhatsApp messages with different framings
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show the best way to word health messages to get more people to schedule preventive dental visits.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a medical treatment. Results may not apply to other health areas or populations.
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Santiago, Chile