Not yet recruitingNAINTERVENTIONAL

Effect of Storytelling on Questionnaire Completion and Quality of Collected Data in an E-Cohort

This study aims to see if a small change can make a big difference in how many people complete health questionnaires online. Researchers want to know if adding a short, engaging story at the beginning of a health questionnaire encourages more people to finish it. They also want to check whether this storytelling introduction affects the quality of the information people provide. This is a research project within a larger online health study called SKETHIS, for adults living in France. The main goal is to find better ways to involve people in health research and collect valuable information about their health and wellbeing.

At a glance

Status

Not yet recruiting

Phase

Sponsor

SKEZI

Enrolment target

500

Start

01 Mar 2026

Estimated completion

01 Jun 2026

General Population (no Specific Condition or Disease)

What is this study about?

Imagine you're asked to fill out a health questionnaire online, perhaps about how you're feeling or your daily activities. Sometimes these can feel a bit long or dry, and you might not always get to the end. This study is exploring a clever idea to make online health questionnaires more engaging and enjoyable.

Researchers are testing whether adding a short, creative story at the very start of a questionnaire encourages more people to complete it. Think of it like reading a fascinating opening to a book – it draws you in! They want to see if this 'storytelling' introduction helps people stick with the questionnaire until the end, ultimately leading to more valuable health information being collected.

The study also has another important aim: to make sure that adding a story doesn't change how people answer the questions. It's crucial that the information collected is still accurate and reliable. By doing this research, the team hopes to discover new and better ways to keep people involved in important health studies, which can help us learn more about health and wellbeing in the long run.

Key takeaways

This study explores using short stories to make health questionnaires more engaging.
It aims to see if storytelling increases questionnaire completion rates.
Researchers will also check if stories affect the quality of answers.
Participation involves completing one online questionnaire, with or without a story.
It's for adults already part of a French health study called SKETHIS.
There are no known risks; the goal is to improve future health research.

Who may be eligible?

To take part in this specific research, you would first need to be an active participant in the 'SKETHIS' health study. This means you would have already filled out their first main questionnaire and shared some basic information about yourself. You also need to have agreed to be part of this particular storytelling study.

Generally, for the wider SKETHIS study, you must be 18 years old or older, live in France, and be able to read and understand French. You also need to have a digital device, like a computer or smartphone, with internet access and a valid email address.

There's one type of person who wouldn't be able to join this specific storytelling study. If, in the main SKETHIS questionnaire, you've said you are unable to walk around, you wouldn't be included. This is because part of the questionnaire used in this study asks about physical activity, and it wouldn't be suitable for everyone.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you 18 years old or older?
Do you live in France?
Can you read and understand French?
Do you have a device with internet and an email address?
Are you already a participant in the SKETHIS health study?
Have you said you are able to walk around in your previous SKETHIS questionnaires?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you meet the requirements and agree to take part, you would be randomly placed into one of two groups. One group will receive a health questionnaire that starts with a short, narrative story. The other group will receive the exact same questionnaire, but without the storytelling introduction. You'll then complete the questionnaire online, just as you normally would for the SKETHIS study. There are no extra doctor's visits, changes to your medication, or long follow-up periods specifically for this part of the study; it's simply about how the questionnaire is presented to you.

Potential risks and benefits

There are no known physical risks involved in taking part in this study, as it only involves completing an online questionnaire. The potential benefits include helping researchers understand better ways to engage people in health studies, which could improve how future health information is collected. Your decision to take part is entirely up to you, and you are free to withdraw from this specific study at any time without affecting your participation in the wider SKETHIS study or any medical care you receive.

Locations (1)

SKEZI
Verified postcode
Paris, France

Common questions

What is 'storytelling' in this study?

It means adding a short, engaging story at the beginning of an online questionnaire to make it more interesting and encourage people to complete it.

Why are you doing this study?

We want to find out if storytelling can help more people finish health questionnaires and still give good, accurate answers. This helps us gather better information for health research.

Will my medical care change if I join?

No, taking part in this study will not affect your medical care or your involvement in the main SKETHIS study.

How long will it take?

You'll just complete one online questionnaire, which shouldn't take much longer than usual, as the story part is very short.

Is my information safe?

Yes, your information will be handled securely, in line with the privacy rules of the SKETHIS health study.

How to find out more

Jean-Philippe Bertocchio, MD, PhD

jean-philippe.bertocchio@skezi.eu +33649174259 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.