Text or talk? study tests best way to get kids back to the doctor after a missed check-up
NCT ID NCT06686849
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at two ways to help families reschedule a missed well-child visit: sending up to three text messages, or having a community health worker reach out personally. Over 3,800 children who missed their appointment were randomly assigned to one of these approaches or to usual care (no special follow-up). The goal was to see which method leads to more completed check-ups and to understand the costs involved.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show which follow-up method (text or personal outreach) works best to get children back for important check-ups, helping health systems improve care.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study comparing existing approaches, not testing a new treatment. Results may not apply to other regions or populations.
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Department of Family and Community Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States