The main objective of this study is to compare the interpretation of health news items reporting results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with or without spin (i.e., distortion of research results). The news items which reported those studies evaluating the treatment effect, having highest number of spin in the headline and text and received high online public attention will be selected. Spin will be deleted and will rewrite the news items without spin. This sample of news items reporting results of RCTs with and without spin will be interpreted by English-speaking patients.
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Perception of beneficial effect of the treatment X
Timeframe: As the intervention is assigned (reading the news item) i.e., 1-2 hours