Actively Recruiting
ECA-enhanced Document Explanation RCT
Led by Northeastern University · Updated on 2025-10-03
300
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
103 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
N
Northeastern University
Lead Sponsor
T
Tufts Medical Center
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The investigators will evaluate a computer-animated character that explains medical illustrations to people, comparing the character to having people understand the illustrations on their own, and also comparing the computer character on a computer display to one in immersive virtual reality. The investigators will determine which method leads to the best understanding and lowest anxiety.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
ECA-enhanced Document Explanation RCT
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Over 18 years old
- Speaks English or Spanish fluently
- Is able to independently consent
- Has adequate corrected vision to read patient education documents
You will not qualify if you...
- None
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02111
Not Yet Recruiting
2
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
T
Timothy Bickmore, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
3
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