Health Psychol December 2015 PMID 26651463

Microrandomized trials: An experimental design for developing just-in-time adaptive interventions.

Predrag Klasnja, Eric B Hekler, Saul Shiffman, Audrey Boruvka, Daniel Almirall, Ambuj Tewari, Susan A Murphy

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect positive sentiments toward the article, emphasizing its contribution to health behavior research through terms like 'innovative' and 'advancing personalized treatments.' The tone is curious and exploratory, with some posts citing foundational studies such as Klasnia et al. and emphasizing the potential transformative impact of such experimental designs for designing adaptive interventions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Posts acknowledge the value of microrandomized trials in advancing personalized health interventions, indicating moderate agreement with the publication's significance.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions show high interest, with posts highlighting the novelty and potential of these experimental designs.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include references to specific concepts like JITAIs and complex research methods, demonstrating a moderate level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The collective tone suggests these approaches could meaningfully influence future health interventions, but the discussion remains somewhat introductory.

Abstract in brief

  • The article explains microrandomized trials, a new experimental design that helps improve just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAIs) by testing how different parts of the intervention work in real-time to support health behaviors.
  • These trials allow researchers to analyze the immediate (proximal) effects of intervention components and see how their effectiveness changes over time and across different individuals, helping to optimize personalized treatments.
  • Overall, microrandomized trials provide valuable insights into whether interventions are working, for whom they work best, and when, which helps in designing more effective and tailored mHealth tools.]

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Kazuki Yoshida
@kaz_yos · X

Microrandomized trials: An experimental design for developing just-in-time adaptive interventions. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/FVC0722q3w

Feb 18, 2020 · 1 like · 5,588 followers View post →
MRC-NIHR Trials Methodology Research Partnership
@MRCNIHRTMRP · X

Consider the use of #ComplexInnovativeDesigns, such as Micro randomised trials: https://t.co/bXFIoUslLb Klasnia et al 2015 https://t.co/opa8uUzQF2

Apr 28, 2021 · 1 like · 2,666 followers View post →

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Maria-Inti Metzendorf
@mintimetz · X

Ever heard about a micro-randomized trial (MRT)? It has emerged for use in informing the construction of JITAIs (Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions) = new mHealth-based, adaptive interventions for health behavior change. https://t.co/AwQ0tCc3LO (1/2)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1,550 followers View post →
MRC-NIHR Trials Methodology Research Partnership
@MRCNIHRTMRP · X

Consider the use of #ComplexInnovativeDesigns, such as Micro randomised trials: https://t.co/bXFIoUslLb Klasnia et al 2015 https://t.co/opa8uUzQF2

Apr 28, 2021 · 1 like · 2,666 followers View post →
Kazuki Yoshida
@kaz_yos · X

Microrandomized trials: An experimental design for developing just-in-time adaptive interventions. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/FVC0722q3w

Feb 18, 2020 · 1 like · 5,588 followers View post →
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