Phone nudges vs. cancer: can a simple app message save lives?
NCT ID NCT07725328
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether regular health messages sent via a mobile app or SMS can help women aged 50 to 69 stay on top of cancer screening and adopt healthier lifestyles. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard reminders every six months or more frequent, engaging messages covering screening guidelines, nutrition, and physical activity over 12 months. The goal is to see if this digital nudge increases screening participation and promotes lasting healthy habits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- monthly health messages delivered via mobile app or SMS
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this digital approach could be scaled across Singapore to improve cancer screening rates and promote healthier lifestyles in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral intervention, so results depend on participant engagement. The effect may be modest, and findings may not generalize beyond Singaporean women.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CANCER SCREENING are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
National University Hospital Singapore
Singapore, Singapore
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Study seeks to improve cancer screening for transgender individuals before hysterectomy
- Could a lemon popsicle beat thirst after colonoscopy prep?
- Smartphone videos may beat pamphlets for colonoscopy prep
- Personalized navigation may boost cancer screening in high-risk communities
- Water pH may impact colonoscopy cleanliness in First-of-Its-Kind study
- Could skipping opioids make endoscopy safer and more comfortable?