Personalized AI Education Avatar for cancer treatment information
Official title: ELISA: Easy-to-use, Live, Interactive Support Avatar
Run by Erasmus Medical Center · NCT07715981 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A digital avatar using AI-delivered educational videos helps adults starting new cancer treatments learn about their plan and side effects, with patient-friendly guidance and nurse support as needed.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Erasmus Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rotterdam) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 5, 2026 |
| Main results expected | May 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07715981 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18 years or older starting a new line of anti-cancer therapy at Erasmus MC, fluent in Dutch, with internet access and ability to use a digital device.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have difficulty engaging with digital tools or who require content beyond the physician-approved material may not experience benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study tests whether an AI-generated, patient-specific educational avatar paired with shorter nurse-led education can match standard education in helping patients recall information about their cancer treatment. The system uses physician-approved content and interactive video to deliver personalized information in Dutch to adults starting a new anti-cancer regimen at Erasmus MC. The trial focuses on recall of treatment details, safety instructions, and potential side effects, comparing it to usual education approaches. It leverages internet access and common devices, with recruitment limited to Dutch-speaking adults who can consent. The goal is to determine non-inferiority in recall while potentially reducing clinician workload.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may achieve similar or better recall of treatment information with less time spent by nurses.
How similar studies have gone: Prior education tools are largely static; this study explores a novel AI-driven avatar approach with non-inferiority design to current methods.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older; * Indication to start a new line of anti-cancer treatment at Erasmus MC Medical Oncology; * Proficient in the Dutch language; * Has access to the internet; * Is capable using a digital device such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet; * Able and willing to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Has participated in this study for a previous line of anti-cancer treatment education. * Significant cognitive impairment. * Uncorrected visual or hearing impairment.
Where it's running
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Erasmus University Medical Centre
Rotterdam, Netherlands Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mark Mulder Medical-oncologist, MD, PhD
- Email: interne.oncology@erasmusmc.nl
- Phone: +31-10-7040704
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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.