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Accessing the Clarity and Acceptability of Recruitment Materials for a Study on Thoracic Aortic Disease Surveillance: A Qualitative Feasibility Study
Led by University of Nottingham · Updated on 2026-05-07
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
1 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This research focuses on thoracic aortic disease, a long-term condition requiring regular monitoring, and explores how recruitment materials for a future doctoral study can be made clearer and easier to understand. The study aims to assess the clarity, accessibility, and acceptability of draft research documents intended for people in surveillance programs. Improving these materials helps ensure patients can make informed decisions about participating in research related to thoracic aortic disease. Participants, who are staff and students from the University's School of Health Sciences, will review draft recruitment materials including a study invitation, an information sheet, and an interview guide. They will provide feedback on readability, clarity, tone, and information amount. The study uses a qualitative design with written feedback collected through an online form, and if needed, follow-up interviews or a focus group may be conducted to deepen understanding. Participants will spend about 15-20 minutes completing the feedback form, with some possibly invited to additional interviews or a focus group. Researchers will analyze the feedback using thematic analysis alongside a standard readability tool to assess the public suitability of the documents. The study measures the clarity of recruitment materials over a period of up to 24 weeks and ensures participant confidentiality and voluntary withdrawal at any time without penalty.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Accessing the Clarity and Acceptability of Recruitment Materials for a Study on Thoracic Aortic Disease Surveillance
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Individuals who are staff or students within the School of Health Sciences at the University of Nottingham.
- Participants aged 18 years or older who can read and understand English.
You will not qualify if you...
- Individuals who are unable to provide informed consent.
- Individuals who are unable to read or understand English
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or online)
Duration - Up to 24 weeks
Participants provide feedback on the clarity, accessibility, and acceptability of recruitment materials through written responses and, if needed, follow-up interviews or focus groups.
1 electronic feedback submission and optional 1 follow-up interview or focus group
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
School of Health Sciences ( University of Nottingham)
Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Research Team
C
Charles B Mensah, MA Research Methods- Health
M
Mr Mensah
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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