PCT Pocket Guide for Parent Education
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based resource in educating parents about pediatric clinical trials. It will test an online tool called the Pediatric Clinical Trials Pocket Guide, which helps parents make informed decisions about their child's participation in such trials. Participants will either use this guide or access content from a previous NIH-supported site. Suitable candidates for this trial include parents or guardians of children aged 7 to 17 who have internet access and have not participated in a clinical trial before. As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of educational tools that empower parents to make informed decisions about clinical trials for their children.
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that this web-based resource is safe for parent education?
Research shows that the Pediatric Clinical Trials Pocket Guide is a safe educational tool. This online resource helps parents understand clinical trials for children. As it is not a medicine or treatment, it lacks the risks associated with drugs or medical procedures.
The guide provides clear and helpful information through articles and videos that explain pediatric clinical trials. Similar educational tools have used this method without safety issues. Being online, the Pocket Guide is expected to be safe for everyone.
This trial also includes another resource for comparison, featuring content from a reliable source, a former NIH-supported website. This website has educated users about pediatric clinical trials and maintains a good safety record. Both resources focus on providing information, not physical treatments, ensuring user safety.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the PCT Pocket Guide because it offers an interactive, online resource specifically designed to educate parents about pediatric clinical trials, empowering them to make informed decisions about their child's participation. Unlike traditional resources, which often consist of static articles and videos, the PCT Pocket Guide engages parents through a dynamic platform that encourages active learning. This innovative approach could lead to better understanding and increased confidence in participating in clinical trials, potentially improving recruitment and retention in pediatric studies.
What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for educating parents about pediatric clinical research?
Research has shown that educational tools, like the PCT Pocket Guide, which participants in this trial may receive, can help parents better understand pediatric clinical trials. One study found that these guides can improve the relationship between parents and children and support parents' mental well-being. Another study demonstrated that educational materials can effectively inform parents, helping them make better decisions about joining clinical research. By offering clear and easy-to-understand information, these resources aim to give parents the knowledge they need to confidently navigate clinical trials for their children. Meanwhile, participants in another arm of this trial will have access to the Active Control Resource, which includes content from a former NIH-supported website about pediatric clinical trials.36789
Who Is on the Research Team?
Alison Parker, PhD
Principal Investigator
Innovation Research & Training
Tracy Scull, PhD
Principal Investigator
Innovation Research & Training
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for parents or legal guardians of children aged 7-17. Participants must have internet access via a computer, tablet, or smartphone and be fluent in English or Spanish. They should learn about the study from school flyers or recruitment partners.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Pretest Assessment
Participants complete a web-based pretest questionnaire to assess baseline knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about pediatric clinical trials
Intervention
Participants receive access to their assigned resource (PCT Pocket Guide or Active Control Resource) for educational purposes
Posttest Assessment
Participants complete a web-based post-test questionnaire to evaluate changes in knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about pediatric clinical trials
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for any long-term changes in attitudes and beliefs about pediatric clinical trials
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Active Control Resource
- Pediatric Clinical Trials (PCT) Pocket Guide
Trial Overview
The trial is testing a web-based educational resource designed to inform parents about pediatric clinical trials. It will evaluate how effective this 'PCT Pocket Guide' is compared to an existing resource.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants will have access to an intervention between pretest and posttest assessments. The intervention, PCT Pocket Guide, is an online, interactive resource designed to educate parents about pediatric clinical trials and inform their decision-making about their and their child's participation in future pediatric clinical trials.
Parents will have access to content from a former NIH-supported website (Children and Clinical Studies) that includes articles and videos about pediatric clinical trials.
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Innovation Research & Training
Lead Sponsor
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