Comparing Technological and Relational Approaches to Support Families After a Missed Well Child Visit
Launched by WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · Nov 11, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of August 20, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Well-Child visits (WCV) are at the core of preventive care in pediatrics. These Visits are an important opportunity for patients to be engaged with the healthcare system, for assessing child health and development, and for screening and counseling for prevention. Missed WCVs have been associated with negative health outcomes as well as avoidable healthcare costs and may occur for a variety of different reasons. There is room for improving follow-up with families to re-engage patients after not attending a scheduled WCV ("no-show"). This study will test and compare a text messaging intervent...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Are 0-17 years
- • No-showed for a well-child visit scheduled at a family medicine or general pediatrics practice in Forsyth County, North Carolina
- • Have a phone number on record for a primary caregiver
- • With primary language for contact that is English or Spanish
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Already rescheduled their appointment by the time the sample list was generated
- • Caregiver is not 18 years or older
About Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Wake Forest University Health Sciences is a leading academic research institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials and translational research. With a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration, the organization leverages its extensive expertise in medical research, patient care, and education to develop and evaluate new therapies and interventions. Committed to improving patient outcomes and public health, Wake Forest University Health Sciences fosters a dynamic environment for scientific inquiry, engaging in a wide range of clinical studies that address pressing health challenges. Through its rigorous methodologies and ethical standards, the institution aims to contribute significantly to the medical field and enhance the quality of life for diverse populations.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Beata Debinski, PhD
Principal Investigator
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported