NCT03281356

Brief 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.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
16

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2017

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 9, 2017

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 13, 2017

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 13, 2017

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 11, 2017

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 13, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

September 13, 2017

Status Verified

September 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

1 month

First QC Date

September 11, 2017

Last Update Submit

September 11, 2017

Conditions

Literacy

Keywords

Pilot StudyEarly childhood development

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Acceptability Survey

    Three questions on the participants feedback on the program.

    Visit 2 (1 month)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Stim Q Survey

    Visit 2 (1 month)

Study Arms (1)

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL
Behavioral: Intervention Group

Interventions

Intervention GroupBEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive a total of 8 text messages during a 4 week period.

Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Preferred language either English or Spanish,
  • Parent or legal guardian,
  • Age ≥ 18,
  • Willing to accept text messages

You may not qualify if:

  • Individuals unable to provide consent

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Literacy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

CommunicationBehavior

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 11, 2017

First Posted

September 13, 2017

Study Start

May 9, 2017

Primary Completion

June 13, 2017

Study Completion

June 13, 2017

Last Updated

September 13, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-09

Locations

US(1)