Can a cartoon doctor make medical info less scary?

NCT ID NCT06435819

Summary

This study is testing a new tool to help people understand medical information. Researchers want to see if a friendly, animated character that explains medical illustrations works better than letting people read the information on their own. They are comparing the animated character on a regular computer screen to one in a virtual reality headset to find which method helps people learn best and feel the least anxious.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Northeastern University

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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  • Tufts Medical Center

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States

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