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NCT02160418 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Incentives for Daily Tooth Brushing to Reduce Gingivitis
A NA study of Gingivitis, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 152
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02160418: Completed NA study of Gingivitis, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
NCT02160418 is a NA study of Gingivitis that has completed, run by University of Pennsylvania. The registered enrollment target is 152 participants, below the 231-participant average among 25 other Gingivitis trials with a reported enrollment target (34% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02160418, a NA study of Gingivitis, has completed, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 152 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
In this randomized controlled study, the investigators compare two classes of behavioral approaches to change habits and health outcomes with an application to dental health: cognitive vs. behavioral financial incentives. Under cognitive incentives subjects are paid to correctly answer health-related quizzes. Under behavioral incentives subjects earn money for making healthy choices. The investigators apply these incentives to toothbrushing, a daily health-related behavior critical to the prevention of dental caries and periodontal disease, two high-burden conditions among US adults.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Financial Incentives
- BEHAVIORAL Cognitive Incentives
- BEHAVIORAL Financial and Cognitive Incentives
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 152 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-12 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02160418 record still lists
NCT02160418 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 152 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 231-participant average among 25 other Gingivitis trials with a reported enrollment target (34% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Gingivitis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Financial Incentives is the first listed.
NCT02160418 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02160418 about?
NCT02160418 is a clinical study titled "Incentives for Daily Tooth Brushing to Reduce Gingivitis". In this randomized controlled study, the investigators compare two classes of behavioral approaches to change habits and health outcomes with an application to dental health: cognitive vs. behavioral financial incentives. Under cognitive incentives subjects are paid to correctly answer health-relate...
What is the current status of trial NCT02160418?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 152 participants. The study started on 2014-06. Estimated completion is 2017-12.
What conditions does trial NCT02160418 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Gingivitis.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02160418?
The interventions under investigation include: Financial Incentives (BEHAVIORAL), Cognitive Incentives (BEHAVIORAL), Financial and Cognitive Incentives (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02160418?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02160418 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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