Texting for health: chatbot boosts cancer screening in hong kong

NCT ID NCT06192862

First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested whether a mobile chatbot could encourage more people aged 50-75 in Hong Kong to complete colorectal cancer screening. About 500 participants received either standard information or chatbot-based reminders and education. The goal was to see if the chatbot increased the number of people who returned their fecal test kits within three to six months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre of Digestive Health, Prince of Wales Hospital

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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