DigiKnowIt News: Educating youth about pediatric clinical trials using an interactive, multimedia educational website.
Alison E Parker, Tracy M Scull, Abigail M Morrison
PMID 33836627WHAT IT FOUND
Confidence in making decisions did not differ, but children using DigiKnowIt News learned more about clinical trials and felt more confident about taking part.
Positive attitudes improved, but not clearly.
Key findings
01Children who used DigiKnowIt News had significantly more correct answers about clinical trials at posttest than wait-list children.
02They also reported significantly more confidence in their ability to participate in a clinical trial.
03There was no significant difference between groups in self-efficacy for making decisions about clinical trials.
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What it does not show
The study was powered only for medium or larger effects. It planned to recruit 100 participants; 132 were randomized and 91 completed posttest. Only about one quarter of children had a chronic illness, so findings may not generalize well to children with chronic conditions. The study did not measure whether website use changed children's actual clinical trial decisions, willingness to participate, or enrollment. Parents were not participants, although they are important in decision-making for children. The authors are employees of a company with a commercial interest in a custom version of the website.
Declared interests
The authors are employees of innovation Research & Training, and that company has a commercial interest in the sale of a custom version of the website.
The easy way to misread this
Do not read this as evidence that DigiKnowIt News increases clinical trial enrollment. The study measured knowledge, attitudes, and confidence one week after use, not actual trial participation, and confidence in making decisions did not differ between groups.