App with rewards boosts cancer screening decisions in pilot trial

NCT ID NCT07269028

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pavia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colonic neoplasm colorectal cancer prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COLO-RECTAL CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Agenzia per la Tutela della Salute (ATS) di Brescia

Brescia, Brescia, 25123, Italy

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