House M.D. episode tested as health education tool for rare brain infection

NCT ID NCT07208656

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Cephas Health Research Initiative Inc, Ibadan, Nigeria Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether watching a single episode of the medical drama House M.D. can boost knowledge about neurocysticercosis, a parasitic brain infection that can cause epilepsy. Sixty young adults aged 18-35 will be randomly assigned to either watch the episode or not, and their knowledge will be measured before and after. The goal is to see if entertainment can effectively educate the public about this neglected disease.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Medical TV drama episode (House M.D., Season 1, Episode 1)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that medical TV dramas are a useful tool for raising awareness about neglected diseases like neurocysticercosis.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study (60 people) that only measures short-term knowledge change, not real-world behavior or health outcomes. The effect may be small or not last.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cysticercosis epilepsy Neurocysticercosis

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

EPILEPSY HEALTH LITERACY NEUROCYSTICERCOSIS

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