Game vs. counselor: study tests new way to learn about prenatal tests
NCT ID NCT05360095
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study tested whether a web-based game can educate pregnant people about prenatal screening as well as a 45-minute session with a genetic counselor. Over 2,000 participants were involved. The goal is to find a more accessible way to help people make informed decisions about prenatal testing, especially in areas with few genetic counselors.
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Locations
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University of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Meaning of Screening game (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a simple game can educate people about prenatal screening as effectively as one-on-one genetic counseling, making education more accessible.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study comparing two educational approaches, not a treatment trial. The game may not be as effective as counseling for everyone, and results may not apply to all populations.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.