Improving health literacy and positive health through an intervention program
Official title: (Cost)effectiveness of the Intervention 'Gezond En Goed Met Elkaar'
Run by VU University of Amsterdam · NCT06644547 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests a program designed to help people with limited health literacy improve their overall health and understanding of health information over three months.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | VU University of Amsterdam Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Amsterdam) |
| Trial ID | NCT06644547 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 years or older who have limited health literacy but are not illiterate or unable to communicate in Dutch.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are illiterate or do not have a sufficient level of Dutch language proficiency will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This intervention focuses on individuals with limited health literacy, aiming to assess the effectiveness of the program 'Gezond en goed met elkaar' in enhancing participants' positive health and health literacy. Participants will engage in the intervention for three months and complete questionnaires every three months to evaluate changes in their health outcomes. The study compares those who participate in the intervention with those who do not, providing insights into the program's impact.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve health literacy and overall health outcomes for individuals with limited health literacy.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing interest in health literacy interventions, this specific approach appears to be novel and has not been extensively tested in similar contexts.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older Exclusion Criteria: * analfabetism * insufficient language level of Dutch to be able to participate in the intervention
Where it's running
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Iris Koelmans, MSc
- Email: i.koelmans@vu.nl
- Phone: +31 6642198491
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.