ECA-enhanced Document Explanation RCT
ConditionHealthy
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorNortheastern University
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Over 18 years old
Speaks English or Spanish fluently
Is able to independently consent
Has adequate corrected vision to read patient education documents
Disqualifiers
None
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Embodied Conversational Agent (ECA)
Treatment groups
300 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov