ECA-enhanced Document Explanation RCT

Recruiting now · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Healthy

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06435819

Run by

Northeastern University

People needed

300

Starts

2025-09-05

Expected to finish

2027-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-10-03

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Over 18 years old
• Speaks English or Spanish fluently
• Is able to independently consent
• Has adequate corrected vision to read patient education documents

You may not qualify if…

• None

Where it is running

• Northeastern University — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (enrolling)
• Tufts Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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