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NCT Number: NCT03442387

Framing of Numerical Information in Cochrane Summaries

The aim of the study was to conduct three different parallel randomized controlled trials to assess how the different framing of Cochrane summary information (positive vs negative framing of health information) affects affect the perception of the efficacy and intention for use of the described treatment.

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Key information

Conditions

Health Literacy

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Split School of Medicine

Split, 21000, Croatia

About this study

The aim of the study was to conduct three different parallel randomized controlled trials to assess how the different framing of Cochrane summary information (positive vs negative framing of health information) affects affect the perception of the efficacy and intention for use of the described treatment.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • First year medical students

Exclusion criteria

  • Those who have failed first year and have to repeat it.

Treatment and study plan

Frame of numerical information

Other

Each group received only one frame of information.

Primary outcomes

  1. Perception of effectiveness

    Time frame: Immediately after reading

    One item on Likert type scale from 1-10, higher score indicates the higher perceived effectiveness.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Desire to use the described treatment

    Time frame: Immediately after reading

    One item on Likert type scale from 1-10, higher score indicates the greater desire to use the described treatment.

  2. Desire that treatment is prescribed by family doctor

    Time frame: Immediately after reading

    One item on Likert type scale from 1-10. Higher score indicates the greater desire that treatment is prescribed by family doctor.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Split, School of Medicine

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Framing of Numerical Information in Cochrane Summaries: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Feb 22, 2018
Registry last updated
Feb 26, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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