Personalized text messages could boost doctor visits for high cholesterol
NCT ID NCT07415109
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether health messages tailored to a person's personality type can encourage them to see a doctor for high cholesterol. About 3000 participants will receive either a general health message, a personalized message, or no message. Researchers will measure their intention to adopt a healthier diet, exercise, and visit a general practitioner.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- behavioural intervention: personalized health messages and infographics
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that tailoring health advice to someone's personality improves their willingness to see a doctor and adopt healthier habits.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study measuring intentions, not actual health outcomes. The messages are sent only once, which may not be enough to change behavior long-term.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 3,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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21 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * New participants of RESET who have given consent to be contacted for future studies * ≥21 years old Exclusion Criteria: * are not able to read, write or communicate in English
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How to take part
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The places running it
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National University of Singapore
RECRUITINGSingapore, 117599, Singapore
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