Using a game to educate about prenatal genetic screening
Comparing Game Facilitated Interactivity to Genetic Counseling for Prenatal Screening Education
This study tests whether a new educational game can help pregnant individuals better understand prenatal genetic screening compared to traditional counseling methods.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1125 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Utah Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05360095 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study compares the effectiveness of a novel educational game to traditional genetic counseling for educating pregnant individuals about prenatal genetic screening. The game aims to address the limitations of current educational methods, which often rely on written materials and brief discussions during clinic visits. By engaging patients in a serious game designed for healthcare decision-making, the study seeks to improve understanding and promote informed decision-making regarding prenatal screening. The trial will include English-speaking adults attending their first or second OB clinic visit who are less than 15 weeks pregnant.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are English-speaking adults attending their first or second OB clinic visit who are less than 15 weeks pregnant.
Not a fit: Patients who have already undergone prenatal screening or have a history of chromosomal abnormalities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance patient understanding and decision-making regarding prenatal genetic screening, particularly in underserved areas.
How similar studies have performed: While traditional genetic counseling is well-established, the use of game-based education in this context is a novel approach that has not been widely tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * adult * English-speaking people who are attending their first or second OB clinic visit including rural referral centers * less than 15 weeks pregnant. * Partner of the pregnant person who speaks English and is an adult * Able to complete study tasks on a computer or smartphone from home Exclusion Criteria: * already had prenatal screening from this or previous pregnancies, * have obstetric or family history of chromosomal abnormalities, or genetic high-risk pregnancy and have already met with a genetic counseling about prenatal screening
Where this trial is running
Birmingham, Alabama and 2 other locations
- University of Alabama — Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Recruiting)
- University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Erin Rothwell, PhD — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Erin Johnson, PhD
- Email: erin.p.johnson@hsc.utah.edu
- Phone: 801-587-8578
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.