Can pictures help patients understand research better?
NCT ID NCT06804837
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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Locations
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI)
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States