Epigenetics education: will a video boost public understanding?
NCT ID NCT07020234
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study surveyed over 2000 healthy adults from different racial and ethnic groups to see if watching an educational video about epigenetics improves their knowledge and acceptance of using this science in medicine. Participants watched either an epigenetics video or a nanotechnology video (for comparison) and then answered questions. The goal is to find better ways to explain how things like pollution and exercise can turn genes on or off.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors communicate better about how environment and lifestyle affect genes, potentially leading to more personalized health advice.
What could go wrong
This is a survey study, not a treatment trial. It measures opinions and knowledge, not health outcomes, so it won't directly change medical care.
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States