Emergency rooms as prevention hubs: personalized advice may improve health behaviors

NCT ID NCT07714460

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether giving patients personalized prevention tips in the emergency department helps them follow through on recommended health measures, like cancer screenings and vaccines. About 658 adults visiting two ERs in France receive either tailored advice based on their age, sex, and habits, or general information. Researchers check 6-8 weeks later whether patients have taken at least a quarter of the steps recommended for them.

What this could mean

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Active substance
personalized preventive health information
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could turn emergency department visits into opportunities to improve public health by increasing participation in screenings and vaccinations.
What could go wrong
This is an early exploratory trial, and the effect may be small or limited to certain groups. Adherence is measured only 6-8 weeks later, so long-term impact is unknown.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

About 658 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (≥ 18 years of age) * Patients seen in the emergency departments of Le Mans University Hospital and the PSSL * Patients who have given their free and informed oral consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have previously participated in the study * Patients with limited understanding of the French language * Patients unable to give informed consent * Individuals not enrolled in or not eligible for a social security program * Individuals deprived of their liberty by judicial or administrative order * Individuals receiving involuntary psychiatric care * Individuals subject to a legal protective measure * Pregnant or breastfeeding patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier du Mans

    Le Mans, Sarthe, 72000, France

  • Pôle Santé Sarthe et Loir

    La Flèche, Sarthe, 72205, France

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