Using Multimedia Approaches to Communicate Probabilities in Patient Decision Aids for Low-Literacy Populations: Randomized Trial

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Status: Completed

Conditions: Colorectal Cancer

Treatments: Behavioral: Questionnaires; Behavioral: Audio CD; Behavioral: Booklet; Behavioral: Video with Non-Moving Images; Behavioral: Video with Animated Images

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT02151032

0619-1 (Other Grant/Funding Number)

2011-0632

Details and patient eligibility

About

The goal of this research study is to compare how people who are 45-75 years old respond to 3 different versions of a program about screening tests for colorectal cancer. Researchers want to use this study as part of a long-term project to learn the best ways to communicate health information to patients.

Full description

If you agree to take part in this study, you will be randomly assigned (as in a roll of dice) to 1 of 3 study groups. Neither you nor the study staff will be able to choose which group you will be in:

• If you are in Group 1, you will read a booklet about colorectal cancer screening tests. While reading the booklet, you will also listen to an audio CD that will narrate the booklet.
• If you are in Group 2, you will watch a video with non-moving images about colorectal cancer screening tests on an iPad.
• If you are in Group 3, you will watch a video with animated images about colorectal cancer screening tests on an iPad.

You will complete questionnaires before and after viewing the program that will contain questions about:

• Your age and what language you speak
• Your math and reading comprehension
• Your knowledge of colorectal cancer and colorectal cancer screening
• Your thoughts about colorectal cancer screening
• Your opinions about this study, and
• How well you understand the booklet/video you view as part of this study

It will take about 1 hour to complete all the questionnaires. In total, the study will take about 1 ½ to 2 hours to complete. After you have completed the questionnaires, your participation in the study will be over.

This is an investigational study.

Up to 201 people will take part in this multicenter study. Up to 67 will be enrolled at MD Anderson.

Enrollment: 189 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 45 to 75 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Men and women 45 to 75 years of age.
2. Participant must speak English.

Exclusion criteria

1. Self-reported diagnosis of colon cancer.

Trial design

189 participants in 3 patient groups

Colorectal Cancer Screening Booklet + Audio CD

Description:

Participants read the booklet about colorectal cancer screening tests, and listen to an audio CD that will narrate the booklet. Questionnaire completion before and after viewing the program.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Audio CD

Behavioral: Booklet

Behavioral: Questionnaires

Video with Non-Moving Images on iPad

Description:

Participants watch a video with non-moving images about colorectal cancer screening tests on an iPad. Questionnaire completion before and after viewing the program.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Questionnaires

Behavioral: Video with Non-Moving Images

Video with Animated Images on iPad

Description:

Participants watch a video with animated images about colorectal cancer screening tests on an iPad. Questionnaire completion before and after viewing the program.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Video with Animated Images

Behavioral: Questionnaires