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ECA-enhanced Document Explanation RCT
Advancing Medical Illustration in Patient Education Materials: From Art to Science. Study 2: ECA-enhanced Document Explanation RCT
Who can join
Ages 18 and older · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years old * Speaks English or Spanish fluently * Is able to independently consent * Has adequate corrected vision to read patient education documents Exclusion Criteria: \* None
About the study
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.
What is being tested
- Embodied Conversational Agent (ECA) (other)
Sponsor: Northeastern University · Participants: 300 · Started: Sep 5, 2025
Contact the study team
- Timothy Bickmore, PhD · Phone: 6173735477
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06435819
Locations in the U.S.
| Massachusetts | Northeastern University, Boston Tufts Medical Center, Boston (Not yet recruiting) |
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.