Making recruitment information clearer for people in thoracic aortic disease surveillance
Accessing the Clarity and Acceptability of Recruitment Materials for a Study on Thoracic Aortic Disease Surveillance: A Qualitative Feasibility Study.
University of Nottingham · NCT07574151
This project will test whether draft invitation letters, information sheets, and consent forms are clear and acceptable to adult staff and students at the University of Nottingham who read English, to improve recruitment for thoracic aortic disease surveillance research.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Nottingham (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Nottingham) |
| Trial ID | NCT07574151 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational project asks adult staff and students from the School of Health Sciences to read draft recruitment materials and give feedback on clarity, length, tone, and timing. Participants will provide responses through structured questionnaires and/or brief interviews or group feedback sessions. The team will analyse which parts are confusing or off-putting and identify wording or format changes that improve understanding. Findings will be used to refine documents for a future doctoral research programme involving people under thoracic aortic disease surveillance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are adults (18+) who are staff or students in the University of Nottingham School of Health Sciences and can read and understand English.
Not a fit: People who cannot read English, who are unable to give informed consent, or who are not affiliated with the University of Nottingham School of Health Sciences are unlikely to receive direct benefit from participating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in thoracic aortic disease surveillance could receive clearer, shorter, and more sensitive information that helps them decide about research participation with less anxiety.
How similar studies have performed: Previous work in medical research shows that user-testing and plain-language revisions of recruitment materials generally improve comprehension and consent rates, so this approach builds on established methods.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are staff or students within the School of Health Sciences at the University of Nottingham. * Participants aged 18 years or older who can read and understand English. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are unable to provide informed consent. * Individuals who are unable to read or understand English
Where this trial is running
Nottingham
- School of Health Sciences ( University of Nottingham) — Nottingham, United Kingdom (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lesley Halliday, Dr — University of Nottingham
- Study coordinator: Charles B Mensah, MA Research Methods- Health
- Email: ntxcm25@nottingham.ac.uk
- Phone: +44
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Thoracic Aortic Disease, Surveillance, Recruitment materials, Clarity, Acceptability