Fixed Versus Lottery Incentives for Promoting Engagement With a Cadence-Based Smartphone App: Randomized Crossover Trial

JMIR Formative Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Kosuke Hayashi, Hiromitsu Imai, Ichiro Oikawa, Hirokazu Wakuda, Iori Miura, Shingo Uenohara, Asuka Kuwae, Megumi Kai, Ken’ichi Furuya, Naoto Uemura
DOI: 10.2196/86189
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Abstract

Abstract In a randomized crossover trial of 20 participants, a cadence-based smartphone app using either fixed or lottery financial incentives showed no significant difference in weekly challenge completions, daily steps, or distance, although fixed incentives may be preferable for their implementation simplicity.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Technology Adoption and User Behaviour Impact of Technology on Adolescents Behavioral Health and Interventions

Publication details

Journal / source
JMIR Formative Research
Volume
10
Pages
e86189–e86189
Publication date
5 May 2026
Language
EN