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Can a cartoon web app stop people distrusting health advice?

NCT ID NCT07091591

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Laval University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether an animated web app can help people understand why public health recommendations change over time. About 525 adults will be randomly assigned to view a scrollytelling story about nutrition or pandemic guidelines, or no intervention. The goal is to see if the app reduces anti-intellectualism and improves knowledge about how science evolves.

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Active substance
scrollytelling web application
What this could lead to
If successful, this could improve public trust in health guidelines by helping people understand why recommendations evolve.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study measuring attitudes, not health outcomes. Results may not apply to broader populations or real-world settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 525 people

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Started

Jul 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 2025

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * We will recruit participants who are aged 18 years or older. They will be able to provide written informed consent, and be able to read and understand French or English. Additionally, they should be able to use a computer. Exclusion Criteria: * We will exclude participants who are younger than 18 years old, unable to provide written informed consent, unable to read or understand French or English, or unable to use a computer.

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Psychology Social perception

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Université Laval

    Québec, Quebec, G1V 0A6, Canada

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