Video boosts patient understanding before medical tests?
NCT ID NCT06168448
First seen Apr 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study looked at whether showing patients a short video, in addition to the usual oral and written information, helps them better understand upcoming medical exams for infectious diseases. 97 adult patients participated. Researchers measured how well patients felt they understood the information before and after the exam.
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Locations
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Hôpital Necker Enfants malades
Paris, 75015, France
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a simple video improves how well patients understand their medical exams.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 97 participants. It measured perceived understanding, not actual health outcomes, so results may not apply broadly.
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