AI avatars could be the key to getting veterans into heart trials
NCT ID NCT07741955
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether AI-generated avatar videos and a chatbot can better engage older Veterans in cardiovascular clinical trials compared to standard mailed letters. Veterans aged 65 and older with heart conditions will receive either a routine invitation or a link to a website where they can choose an avatar speaker and watch tailored videos about the trial. The goal is to see if this virtual approach increases the number of Veterans who actually enroll in a larger heart study.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- AI-generated avatar videos and chatbot for clinical trial outreach
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could become a standard tool to improve diversity and enrollment in clinical trials, especially among older Veterans and others with limited health literacy.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage behavioral study, and the impact on actual enrollment may be modest. The success depends on Veterans' comfort with and trust in AI avatars, which may vary.
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