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NCT06435819 ECA-enhanced Document Explanation RCT

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Clinical Trial Summary
NCT ID NCT06435819
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Northeastern University
Condition Healthy
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 300 participants
Start Date 2025-09-05
Primary Completion 2027-08-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Embodied Conversational Agent (ECA)

Eligibility Fast-Check

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 300 participants in total. It began in 2025-09-05 with a primary completion date of 2027-08-01.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

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

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

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Timothy Bickmore, PhD

✉ t.bickmore@northeastern.edu

📞 6173735477

Principal Investigator

Timothy Bickmore, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Northeastern University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06435819 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Healthy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06435819 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06435819 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at t.bickmore@northeastern.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06435819 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Boston, United States, Boston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06435819 clinical trial?

NCT06435819 is sponsored by Northeastern University. The principal investigator is Timothy Bickmore, PhD at Northeastern University. The trial plans to enroll 300 participants.

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