The Return of Cardiovascular Information Trial (RECITE) (NCT07613853)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this behavioral interventional trial is to determine how best to communicate personalized cardiovascular risk information and support behavior change among participants enrolled in the Dallas Heart Study (DHS) cohort. The main questions it aims to answer are: * What are the effects of presenting health information in a coarse vs. granular manner? (This question will be measured by randomizing participants to two groups: one group will get a cover letter with their health information communicated in a more detailed manner, while another group will receive a cover letter which presents their health information in a coarse manner. Two letters will be sent containing the same information regarding their results. 4 months after the second letter, participants will be asked about changes made for their health after receiving the letter) * How curious are people about bettering their health after being presented their health information? (This question will be measured by placing QR codes linking educational health videos on each cover letter. Each letter will be sent twice with exactly the same health information but with new QR (Quick Response) codes. QR code use will be tracked by the study staff) Researchers will assess whether participants who received different style letters had different responses to their health behaviors and medication afterward and will measure this with a follow-up phone call. Researchers will also assess the use of QR codes showing health-related videos (about physical activity, heart-healthy diet, diabetes medication, statin medication) by sending out two different letters with the same health information and format, but with different QR code-linked videos. Participants will: * Receive two letters in the mail, 4 weeks apart, containing their results from the Dallas Heart Study's 4th visit. The cover letter for this report will be randomized and will contain coarse vs. granular presentations of the participant's heart health risk. * Receive a follow up call after 4 months to assess: whether they received the letter, whether they understood the information provided, whether they made any health changes after receiving the letter, whether they saw a healthcare provider after receiving the letter, whether the letter prompted a new diagnosis by a doctor, and whether the participant made any medication changes after the letter.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: UT Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, Texas
Age range: 35 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Coarse health result information presentation (BEHAVIORAL)
- Granular health risk information presentation (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)
- UT Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, Texas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (214) 648-9256
Email: deepa.raj@utsouthwestern.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.