Comprehension by Caregivers and Adolescents of Clinical Trial Information Delivered via Multimedia Video Versus Conventional Practice: Nonrandomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research participants often misunderstand the required elements of informed consent information, whether provided in written or oral format. Informed consent instruments with embedded evidence-based learning theory principles administered in multimedia electronic formats may improve comprehension and retention.

Objective

This study aims to determine whether study information comprehension and retention using an interactive multimedia video consent process was noninferior to comprehension and retention after an in-person face-to-face interaction with a conventional written consent document for caregivers and adolescents enrolled in a clinical trial.

Methods

Participants were caregivers and children aged 12 to 17 years who were enrolled in a clinical trial of

SUBMITTER: Blake KV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10337251 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature