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NCT04557241 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Brief Informational Intervention for COVID-19 Misinformation Prophylaxis
A NA study, sponsored by Indiana University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 1,017
- Enrollment target
NCT04557241 is a NA study that has completed, run by Indiana University. The registered enrollment target is 1,017 participants.
The verdict
NCT04557241, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Indiana University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 1,017 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has continued to affect life in the United States, the important role of non-pharmaceutical preventive behaviors (such as wearing a face mask) in reducing harm has become clear. In parallel to the pandemic, researchers have observed an "infodemic" of misinformed or inconsistent narratives about COVID-19. There is growing evidence that misinformed COVID-19 narratives are associated with a wide variety of undesirable behavior (e.g., burning down cell towers). Further, individuals' adherence to recommended COVID-19 preventive guidelines has been inconsistent, and such mandates have engendered opposition and controversy. Recent research suggests the possibility that trust in science and scientists may be an important thread to weave throughout these seemingly disparate components of the modern public health landscape. Thus, this paper describes the protocol for a randomized trial of a brief, digital intervention to increase trust in science. The objective of this trial is to examine if exposure to a curated infographic can increase trust in science, reduce believability of misinformed narratives, and increase likelihood to engage in preventive behaviors.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Brief informational infographic
- BEHAVIORAL Placebo control (non-behavioral infographic)
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 1,017 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-01-14 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-01-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04557241
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04557241 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 1,017 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Indiana University, which has 890 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Brief informational infographic is the first listed.
NCT04557241 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04557241 about?
NCT04557241 is a clinical study titled "Brief Informational Intervention for COVID-19 Misinformation Prophylaxis". As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has continued to affect life in the United States, the important role of non-pharmaceutical preventive behaviors (such as wearing a face mask) in reducing harm has become clear. In parallel to the pandemic, researchers have observed an "infodemic" ...
What is the current status of trial NCT04557241?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 1,017 participants. The study started on 2020-01-14. Estimated completion is 2021-01-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04557241?
The interventions under investigation include: Brief informational infographic (BEHAVIORAL), Placebo control (non-behavioral infographic) (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04557241?
This trial is sponsored by Indiana University, which has 890 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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