🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-04-13
Improving Show Rates in Dental Care Settings Serving Underserved Populations (NCT06581250)
No-Show Prevention Practices in Dental Care Settings Serving Underserved Populations
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🧠 Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this study is to compare different no-show interventions in dental clinics serving underserved populations. The main question it seeks to answer is * How do different no-show intervention methods compare in reducing no-shows? Participants will be asked to * Implement different interventions * Report a limited set of data to researchers
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Wisconsin - Madison — Madison, Wisconsin
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Reminder Messages (BEHAVIORAL)
- Walk-in Visits (BEHAVIORAL)
- Motivation-enhanced Communication (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Wisconsin - Madison — Madison, Wisconsin
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.