Simple nudges could boost breast cancer screening rates

NCT ID NCT06995703

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether sending text message reminders to patients and alerts to doctors can increase the number of women who get their recommended mammograms. About 8,490 women aged 40-74 who are overdue for screening will take part. The goal is to see if these simple 'nudges' help more women complete their mammogram within 3 to 6 months after a primary care visit.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: text message reminders and electronic health record alerts
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that simple reminders help more women get timely mammograms, potentially improving early detection of breast cancer.
What could go wrong: This is a replication study, so results may vary across health systems. The nudges may not work as well in a different setting or for all patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Lancaster General Health

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17602, United States

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