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NCT02086539 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Comparison of Outreach Approaches to Increase Enrollment in a Healthy Cholesterol Study
A NA study, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 100
- Enrollment target
NCT02086539: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
NCT02086539 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Pennsylvania. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02086539, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 100 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study aims to determine the effectiveness of 4 different recruitment techniques for enrollment into a cholesterol study. 2,000 people that meet initial eligibility criteria for the study will be randomized into one of 4 groups and will all receive the same recruitment letter inviting them to participate in the study by enrolling on an online platform. Group 1 will receive the recruitment letter in a normal sized envelope, Group 2 will receive the recruitment letter in an 8.5 x 11 inch envelope, Group 3 will receive a recruitment letter shipped via USPS priority mail and a Group 4 will receive a recruitment letter with the image of an Amazon gift card and told they will receive a $25 gift card if they enroll in the study. All other groups are told that they will receive a $25 check upon enrollment in the study.
Interventions
- OTHER Large Envelope
- OTHER Priority Mail
- OTHER Amazon
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-07-23 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02086539 record still lists
NCT02086539 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 100 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Large Envelope is the first listed.
NCT02086539 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02086539 about?
NCT02086539 is a clinical study titled "Comparison of Outreach Approaches to Increase Enrollment in a Healthy Cholesterol Study". This study aims to determine the effectiveness of 4 different recruitment techniques for enrollment into a cholesterol study. 2,000 people that meet initial eligibility criteria for the study will be randomized into one of 4 groups and will all receive the same recruitment letter inviting them to pa...
What is the current status of trial NCT02086539?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2014-04. Estimated completion is 2016-07-23.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02086539?
The interventions under investigation include: Large Envelope (OTHER), Priority Mail (OTHER), Amazon (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02086539?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02086539's enrollment target sits among peer trials
100 840th of 2000 higher than 1,081 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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