Text or a person? study tests best way to get kids back to the doctor after a no-show

NCT ID NCT06686849

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looked at different ways to help families whose children missed a scheduled well-child checkup. Over 3,800 families were randomly assigned to receive either a simple text reminder, a call from a community health worker, or no special follow-up (usual care). The goal was to see which approach worked best to get children back in for their appointment and to understand the costs involved.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Family and Community Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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