Can pictures help patients understand research better?

NCT ID NCT06804837

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a visual consent form with pictures helps patients with cancer or Alzheimer's understand research better than standard text. Researchers planned to enroll 266 adults across three U.S. sites. The trial was terminated early, so results may be limited.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could improve how researchers get informed consent, making it easier for patients to understand what they agree to.
What could go wrong: The trial was terminated early, so results may be limited. It focused on consent processes, not on treating or curing any disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease cancer neoplasm pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALZHEIMER DISEASE CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI)

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
Washington University School of Medicine

St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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