๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-02

Leveraging Behavioral Economics to Understand and Improve Financial Decision Making Among Vulnerable Older Adults (NCT07682740)

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study seeks to test novel informational content / nudge strategies to mitigate financial vulnerability among older adults.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston โ€” Houston, Texas

Age range: 60 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Participants receiving informational self-nudges to improve financial decision-making (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Control - Participants receiving informational content on healthy eating and physical activity (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston โ€” Houston, Texas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (713) 500-9000

Email: Abdelaziz.Alsharawy@uth.tmc.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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