This study aims to determine the effectiveness of 4 different recruitment techniques for enrollment into a cholesterol study. 2,000 people that meet initial eligibility criteria for the study will be randomized into one of 4 groups and will all receive the same recruitment letter inviting them to participate in the study by enrolling on an online platform. Group 1 will receive the recruitment letter in a normal sized envelope, Group 2 will receive the recruitment letter in an 8.5 x 11 inch envelope, Group 3 will receive a recruitment letter shipped via USPS priority mail and a Group 4 will receive a recruitment letter with the image of an Amazon gift card and told they will receive a $25 gift card if they enroll in the study. All other groups are told that they will receive a $25 check upon enrollment in the study.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
100
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Enrollment into the Habit Formation study
Time frame: 3 months
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