LiteracyNCT03281356
Text Messaging Pilot Study
A study testing Intervention Group in people with Literacy, run by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This pilot study aims to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary effectiveness of text messages designed to encourage shared reading among urban parents. We hypothesize that parents will report reading more often to their children after receiving the text messages. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Literacy
- What is being tested?
- Intervention Group
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 16 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 9 May 2017to 13 Jun 2017
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Preferred language either English or Spanish,
- Parent or legal guardian,
- Age ≥ 18,
- Willing to accept text messages
Who cannot join
- Individuals unable to provide consent
- Individuals who do not meet inclusion criteria
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901
About this study
Official title: Text Messaging Pilot Study to Encourage Shared Reading Among a Sample of Urban Parents.
This pilot study aims to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary effectiveness of text messages designed to encourage shared reading among urban parents. We hypothesize that parents will report reading more often to their children after receiving the text messages.
Read the detailed description
This is a single arm, pilot study. The participants enrolled will receive two text messages per week for a 4 week period (a total of 8 messages). At the end of the study period we will assess change in number of reading occurrences using a validated measure. Parents will also complete a brief acceptability survey.
- Conditions
- Literacy
- Being tested
- Intervention Group
- Keywords
- Pilot Study, Early childhood development
- Medical subject headings
- Literacy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Intervention GroupBehavioural
Participants will receive a total of 8 text messages during a 4 week period.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Intervention Group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Acceptability Survey
Three questions on the participants feedback on the program.
Measured: Visit 2 (1 month)
Secondary outcomes (1)
Stim Q Survey
The StimQ is a parent reported measure of the cognitive home environment
Measured: Visit 2 (1 month)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Sep 2017
- Study start9 May 2017
- Primary completion13 Jun 2017
- Study completion13 Jun 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for LiteracyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 16 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Manuel E. Jimenez, MD, MS, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03281356
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Pro20170000402
- Status last verified
- Sep 2017
- First submitted
- 11 Sep 2017
- Last updated
- 13 Sep 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Sep 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Text Messaging Pilot Study to Encourage Shared Reading Among a Sample of Urban Parents.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03281356
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Pro20170000402
- Conditions
- Literacy
- Keywords
- Pilot Study, Early childhood development
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 16 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 9 May 2017 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 13 Jun 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- 13 Jun 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Sep 2017 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This pilot study aims to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary effectiveness of text messages designed to encourage shared reading among urban parents. We hypothesize that parents will report reading more often to their children after receiving the text messages.
Detailed description
This is a single arm, pilot study. The participants enrolled will receive two text messages per week for a 4 week period (a total of 8 messages). At the end of the study period we will assess change in number of reading occurrences using a validated measure. Parents will also complete a brief acceptability survey.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Intervention Group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Preferred language either English or Spanish,
- Parent or legal guardian,
- Age ≥ 18,
- Willing to accept text messages
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Individuals unable to provide consent
- Individuals who do not meet inclusion criteria
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention GroupParticipants will receive a total of 8 text messages during a 4 week period. | Behavioural | Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Acceptability Survey
Time frame: Visit 2 (1 month)
Three questions on the participants feedback on the program.
1 secondary outcome
Stim Q Survey
Time frame: Visit 2 (1 month)
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Sep 2017.
Related trials for Literacy
Not yet recruiting
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health Literacies Among Older Adults: A Mixed-method Pilot Intervention Study
Digital Health Literacy, AI Chatbot
Not yet recruiting
Podcast-supported Education on Climate Change Awareness, Anxiety, and Health Literacy Levels in Nursing Students
Podcast, Nursing Students
Recruiting
AI-Simplified Discharge Summaries to Improve Patient Comprehension (ContextCare)
Patient Discharge, Health Literacy
Not yet recruiting
The Effects of a Scenario-based Fact-checking Course on eHealth Literacy and Fact-checking Skills Among Older Adults.
eHealth Literacy, Digital Health Literacy
Not yet recruiting
Self-Concept Reinforcement for Early School Readiness
Child Behavior, Child Behavior Problem
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Intervention Group in people with Literacy, run by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Sep 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Acceptability Survey (time frame: Visit 2 (1 month)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Sep 2017; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 28 Oct 2026.