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A Trial of Text-Message-Based Engagement for Well-Child Visits
Sponsor: Waymark
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of different outreach strategies in closing HEDIS gaps for Well-Child Visits (WCV) in children aged 0-21 years. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does automated SMS outreach improve the rate of completed Well-Child Visits compared to traditional passive outreach? Does the combination of automated SMS and appointment scheduling assistance lead to higher completion rates than automated SMS alone? Researchers will compare three groups to see if the different outreach strategies have varying effects on WCV completion rates: Control Group: Participants will receive traditional passive outreach (current standard practice). Automated SMS Group: Participants will receive standardized SMS messages to remind them of their Well-Child Visits. Automated SMS + Scheduling Assistance Group: Participants will receive SMS messages along with proactive assistance in scheduling their appointments. Participants will: Be randomized into one of the three study groups. Receive outreach according to their group assignment. Have their appointment scheduling and attendance tracked. Contribute data that will help evaluate the effectiveness of each outreach strategy in closing HEDIS gaps for Well-Child Visits. This study aims to optimize outreach methods to improve healthcare delivery and preventive care adherence for pediatric populations.
Official title: Optimization of HEDIS Gap Closure Strategies for Well-Child Visits: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
0 Years - 21 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
2821
Start Date
2025-06-09
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-01-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Automated SMS
Participants will receive automated SMS messages reminding them of their Well-Child Visits. These messages will be standardized and sent at intervals designed to prompt appointment attendance.
Automated SMS + Scheduling Assistance
Participants will receive the same automated SMS messages as in Arm 2, but with the added component of proactive appointment scheduling assistance. This may include options for scheduling directly through the SMS platform or follow-up messages encouraging appointment setting.
Locations (1)
Waymark
San Francisco, California, United States