Chatbot support for informed consent in research

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study tests the CoCo chatbot as a remote informed consent tool to see if it improves information delivery and participant comprehension compared with traditional methods. It focuses on adults being considered for enrollment in clinical studies at UT MD Anderson. The primary goal is to assess feasibility, while secondary goals explore acceptance, accuracy of information, process quality, and eligibility verification capability.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Ability to understand and willingness to provide informed consent.
* Age ≥18 years.
* Patients whose preferred language is English.
* Patients who are being considered for enrollment in selected clinical research studies.

Phase I will be initiated using the Clearinghouse protocol PA11-0852, a non-interventional biomarker study.

Exclusion Criteria:

N/A

Where it's running

• UT MD Anderson
  Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Funda Meric-Bernstam, MD — UT MD Anderson
• Study coordinator: Funda Meric-Bernstam, MD
• Email: fmeric@mdanderson.org
• Phone: (713) 794-1226

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.