CoCo Chatbot for Informed Consent
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of implementing the chatbot "CoCo" in the IC process for research studies. We hypothesize that implementing a chatbot into the IC process will facilitate accurate information delivery and enhance participant comprehension and process satisfaction compared to traditional remote consent methods.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Funda Meric-Bernstam, MD
Principal Investigator
UT MD Anderson
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults (18 or older) who speak English and are being considered for participation in certain clinical research studies. They must be able to understand and agree to give informed consent.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Remote Informed Consent
Participants engage with the chatbot 'CoCo' for the informed consent process
Feasibility Assessment
Evaluation of the feasibility of the chatbot-facilitated remote informed consent process
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and adverse events
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- CoCo Chatbot
Trial Overview
The study is testing whether using the CoCo chatbot can improve how information about a research study is explained during the consent process, compared to traditional remote methods.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
All participants will be provided with an abbreviated informed consent form describing this study and providing sufficient information for patients to make an informed decision regarding participation.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
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