Study probes whether measuring intentions boosts flu shot uptake
NCT ID NCT07222774
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study from the University of Pennsylvania looks at whether simply asking people about their intentions to do a health behavior—like getting a flu shot—makes them more likely to actually do it. Researchers are tracking 350 participants to see if measuring intention changes behavior. The goal is to understand how to better encourage healthy actions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help design better ways to encourage people to get flu shots or other preventive health actions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage behavioral study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all populations or behaviors.
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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 350 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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