AI chatbot takes on oral cancer ignorance in new study
NCT ID NCT06682494
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares an AI-powered chatbot to traditional educational handouts for teaching African American adults about oral cancer. Researchers want to see which method helps people learn more about prevention, risk factors, and early signs. The goal is to find better ways to spread awareness and encourage early detection.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Identify as African American as defined by the US Census * Participants must be able to read, speak, and write in English Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who cannot physically or mentally participate in the research project will be excluded * Adults unable to consent * Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers) * Prisoners
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Locations
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Virginia Commonwealth University
RECRUITINGRichmond, Virginia, 23298, United States
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