Cartoon consent forms could help mothers better understand HIV research
NCT ID NCT07122960
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a visual informed consent form—using cartoons, graphics, and simple text—helps women better understand a clinical trial compared to a standard text-only form. Participants are pregnant women or new mothers considering enrollment in a nutrition trial for their infants. Researchers will measure knowledge recall and self-rated understanding right after the consent process and again 8 weeks later. The goal is to improve how informed consent is obtained in perinatal HIV research.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, visual consent forms could improve how well participants understand clinical trials, leading to more informed and meaningful consent.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on understanding, not on a treatment. The visual form may not improve understanding significantly, and results may not apply to other settings.
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Locations
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Stellenbosch University Wooster Rural Campus
Worcester, Western Cape, 6850, South Africa