Can a friendlier message get more patients into research?
NCT ID NCT07290335
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests different message styles sent through the MyChart patient portal to see which one gets more patients interested in joining research studies. Up to 100,000 patients will receive one of several message types, such as a standard neutral message, a positive message, or one that mentions payment. The goal is to find the best way to invite people to participate in research.
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 researchers recruit participants more efficiently for future studies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage behavioral study with no direct health outcome. Results may not apply to all patient populations or study types.
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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 100,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Apr 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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18 years and older
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria for primary studies that are recruiting participants: * All studies using the MyChart recruitment service are eligible, including both clinical trials and observational studies. Exclusion Criterion for primary studies that are recruiting participants: * Not using MyChart for recruitment. * At least 500 messages sent, 125 for each arm Inclusion Criteria for patients: * All patients receiving messages via MyChart will be included * Potential eligibility for a study using MyChart requirement based on the planned query/criteria for that study. Exclusion Criteria for patients: * Minor * Excluded from primary study that is recruiting participants.
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Emory Healthcare System
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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