This is a study to evaluate the impact of evidence-based visual key information (VKI) pages on participant's experiences with informed consent for research, enrollment in high-accruing studies that choose to use VKIs as part of their consent process, and research team perceptions of the implementation potential of VKIs in studies. Unlike in previous pilots conducted at Siteman Cancer Center, this study will assess changes in outcomes before and after a VKI is implemented in a study consent process.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Patient Eligibility Criteria:
* Patient must be 18 years or older
* Patients must be English-speaking
* Able to understand an IRB-approved written consent document
* Must go through the consent process for one of the parent studies
Research Team Eligibility Criteria:
* Member of a parent study research team
* Engaged in the study consent processes, including creating and reviewing consents or enrolling participants
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Patient's knowledge of consent
Timeframe: Time of consent completion for parent study (day 1)
2
Patient's anxiety about enrolling
Timeframe: Time of consent completion for parent study (day 1)