Making recruitment information clearer for people in thoracic aortic disease surveillance
Official title: Accessing the Clarity and Acceptability of Recruitment Materials for a Study on Thoracic Aortic Disease Surveillance: A Qualitative Feasibility Study.
Run by University of Nottingham · NCT07574151 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Nottingham Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nottingham) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 11, 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | August 12, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07574151 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Able to read and understand English Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals under 18 * Individuals unable to provide informed consent * Individuals unable to read or understand English
Where it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.