Can a game outsmart vaccine myths?
NCT ID NCT07758296
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a brief online game can help Canadian adults better identify COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. Participants judge true/false statements and get instant feedback in a game-like format, compared to reading the same information as a blog post or doing nothing. The study measures knowledge accuracy immediately and after one month, along with vaccination intention and confidence.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A gamified misinformation refutation quiz
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a scalable digital tool to counter health misinformation and increase vaccine uptake.
- What could go wrong
- The effect may be short-lived or not translate into actual vaccination behavior; the trial relies on self-reported outcomes.
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Conditions
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Columbia, South Carolina, 29208, United States
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