App with rewards boosts cancer screening decisions in pilot trial
NCT ID NCT07269028
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a smartphone app that uses quizzes and rewards to help people make informed choices about colorectal cancer screening. 248 adults in Italy were randomly assigned to use either the gamified app or a basic information app. The researchers measured whether participants made an informed decision and actually completed screening. The goal is to see if a fun, personalized app can overcome barriers to screening participation.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Gamified mobile app with personalized questionnaires and rewards
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could increase informed participation in colorectal cancer screening programs.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (248 participants) in one region of Italy, so results may not apply broadly. The app's impact on actual screening behavior is still uncertain.
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Locations
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Agenzia per la Tutela della Salute (ATS) di Brescia
Brescia, Brescia, 25123, Italy