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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Partnering clinic network
Santiago, Chile
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