AI and community input join forces to make research easier to understand

NCT ID NCT07788898

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether artificial intelligence can help create plain-language summaries of research studies that people find clearer and more trustworthy. Researchers and community members will work together to refine AI-generated summaries, and then compare them against summaries made with standard methods. The study enrolls English-speaking adults and measures confidence in research, understanding, and AI literacy. The goal is to see if co-creating summaries with community input improves how people relate to science.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Community co-created AI summaries, researcher prompt engineering, and standard AI prompts
What this could lead to
If it works, this approach could make research findings clearer and more trustworthy for the public, and give communities a stronger voice in how science is communicated.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage behavioral study, not a treatment trial. The outcomes rely on self-reported confidence and understanding, which may not reflect real-world impact. AI summaries could also introduce errors or bias if not carefully reviewed.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 250 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Oct 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * English-speaking individuals at least 18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals unable to provide informed consent * Participants who have had formal training in AI prompt engineering The eligibility criteria are common to both Aims 2 and 3.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States

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