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Text reminders could help NYC residents catch silent killers early

NCT ID NCT05992415

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Columbia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study will screen over 7,000 adults aged 40+ living in affordable housing in New York City for undiagnosed high blood pressure and glaucoma. Participants who need follow-up care will be randomly assigned to receive text message reminders or usual care. The goal is to see if text support helps more people attend their doctor appointments and get diagnosed or treated.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple text message reminders help people get follow-up care for high blood pressure and glaucoma, improving early detection in underserved communities.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage implementation study, not a treatment trial. It may not prove that screening or reminders actually improve long-term health outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 7,085 people

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

Expected to start

Jul 2027

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jun 2032

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals age 40 and older. * Living independently in an affordable housing development. * Have a cell phone that can receive and send text messages (SMS). Exclusion Criteria: * Self-reported terminal illness with life expectancy less than 1 year. * Inability to provide informed consent due to dementia or other reasons.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

borderline glaucoma glaucoma hypertensive disorder ocular hypertension

As listed by the trial registrant

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Elevated blood pressure Glaucoma Glaucoma, suspect Hypertension

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center - 622 W. 168th St. Floor 18

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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