ParticipationNCT06857903
Using Nudges to Recruit for Health-Related Research
A study testing Recruitment nudges in people with Participation, run by University of Utah at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effect of using behavioral nudges in recruitment into a minimal risk interview study among healthy adult volunteers. Individuals will be randomized to receive recruitment materials that do or do not contain a set of behavioral nudges. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Participation
- What is being tested?
- Recruitment nudges
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 130 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 13 Mar 2025to 21 Oct 2025
- 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
- English-speaking; 18 years of age or older
Who cannot join
- None
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Using Nudges to Recruit Human Subjects in Clinical & Translational Research
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effect of using behavioral nudges in recruitment into a minimal risk interview study among healthy adult volunteers.
Individuals will be randomized to receive recruitment materials that do or do not contain a set of behavioral nudges. Researchers will compare the effect on participation in an interview study (primary outcome) between these conditions.
- Conditions
- Participation
- Being tested
- Recruitment nudges
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Recruitment nudgesBehavioural
Participants who in the intervention condition will receive recruitment materials that contain behavioral nudges
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment nudges | Experimental | Participants in this arm will receive recruitment materials that contain a set of behavioral nudges Receives: Behavioral: Recruitment nudges |
| Recruitment control | No intervention | Participants in this arm will receive standard recruitment materials |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Agreement to participate in an interview study
This outcome will be assessed as whether or not participants agree to participate in a minimal risk interview study after recruitment and consent procedures. The outcome will be assessed as yes or no.
Measured: Within one month after initial outreach
Secondary outcomes (1)
Engagement with outreach materials
This outcome will be assessed as whether or not participants respond to study outreach for a minimal risk interview study by clicking a link in the outreach email. The outcome will be assessed as yes or no.
Measured: Within one month after initial outreach
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Mar 2025
- Study start13 Mar 2025
- Primary completion21 Oct 2025
- Study completion21 Oct 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for ParticipationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of UtahThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 130 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Utah
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Kimberly Kaphingst, University of Utah
- Investigators
- Kimberly Kaphingst, ScD, Principal investigator, University of Utah
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06857903
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB_00153850
- Other IDs
- R01TR004245
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 24 Feb 2025
- Last updated
- 31 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: The research team will not share personally identifying information but will share participant sociodemographic characteristics and outcome data.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Using Nudges to Recruit Human Subjects in Clinical & Translational Research
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06857903
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRB_00153850
- Conditions
- Participation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 130 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of UtahUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
- Study start
- 13 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 21 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 21 Oct 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 Mar 2025 (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.
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effect of using behavioral nudges in recruitment into a minimal risk interview study among healthy adult volunteers.
Individuals will be randomized to receive recruitment materials that do or do not contain a set of behavioral nudges. Researchers will compare the effect on participation in an interview study (primary outcome) between these conditions.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment nudges | Experimental | Behavioral: Recruitment nudgesParticipants in this arm will receive recruitment materials that contain a set of behavioral nudges |
| Recruitment control | No intervention | –Participants in this arm will receive standard recruitment materials |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- English-speaking; 18 years of age or older
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- None
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment nudgesParticipants who in the intervention condition will receive recruitment materials that contain behavioral nudges | Behavioural | Recruitment nudges |
Primary outcome
Agreement to participate in an interview study
Time frame: Within one month after initial outreach
This outcome will be assessed as whether or not participants agree to participate in a minimal risk interview study after recruitment and consent procedures. The outcome will be assessed as yes or no.
1 secondary outcome
Engagement with outreach materials
Time frame: Within one month after initial outreach
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 31 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. The research team will not share personally identifying information but will share participant sociodemographic characteristics and outcome data.
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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.
Kimberly Kaphingst, ScD principal investigator
University of Utah
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Recruitment nudges in people with Participation, run by University of Utah 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 1 inclusion and 1 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 31 Jul 2026. 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?
Agreement to participate in an interview study (time frame: Within one month after initial outreach). 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 31 Jul 2026.