Video vs. text: which helps you understand research better?
NCT ID NCT07333924
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two ways of sharing research summaries with the public: reading a plain-language summary versus watching an animated video. 67 adults took part and answered questions to see which method helped them understand and remember the information better. The goal is to find the best way to make complex research clear and engaging for everyone.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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67 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (aged 18 years+) * Any gender * Able to read and understand English * Willing to read and listen to review summaries, and answer questions * Provide informed consent to participate Exclusion Criteria: * People with learning difficulty * People who do not read or understand English * People with hearing or visual impairment * People under 18 years of age
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
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