Text reminders could help NYC residents catch silent killers early
NCT ID NCT05992415
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will screen over 7,000 adults aged 40+ living in affordable housing in New York City for undiagnosed high blood pressure and glaucoma. Participants who need follow-up care will be randomly assigned to receive text message reminders or usual care. The goal is to see if text support helps more people attend their doctor appointments and get diagnosed or treated.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple text message reminders help people get follow-up care for high blood pressure and glaucoma, improving early detection in underserved communities.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage implementation study, not a treatment trial. It may not prove that screening or reminders actually improve long-term health outcomes.
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center - 622 W. 168th St. Floor 18
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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