Do patient information animations enhance patient understanding compared to patient information leaflets alone for a clinical trial investigating CT coronary angiography to guide treatment of heart attack (myocardial infarction)?
This short study aims to improve how future research into heart attacks is designed. Researchers want to know if patients admitted to hospital with a specific type of heart attack (non-ST elevation myocardial infarction) would be interested in a future study using a special type of X-ray scan called CT coronary angiography to guide their treatment. To find this out, they're testing whether a short animated video helps people understand the information about this future study better than a printed leaflet alone. Participants will read some information and then answer a short questionnaire. There are no known risks, and your input will help make future studies more helpful for patients.
At a glance
What is this study about?
Imagine you're in the hospital because you've had a type of heart attack. The doctors and researchers want to make sure they're asking the right questions when they design new studies to improve care. This current study is a small, important step to help them plan a bigger future study about heart attacks.
The main idea is to see if patients who have had a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (a type of heart attack) would be interested in a future larger study. This future study would look at using a special type of scan, called a CT coronary angiography, to help guide their treatment. This scan takes detailed pictures of the blood vessels supplying the heart. Researchers also want to find out if showing a short animated video, often called a 'cartoon video', helps people understand the details of a study better than just reading a leaflet. This helps them make sure future study information is as clear as possible for everyone.
Your participation in this study involves looking at information and answering some questions. This will directly help researchers design future clinical trials in a way that truly matters to patients, making sure the research addresses things that are important to people like you. It's a way for your voice to be heard in improving healthcare.
Key takeaways
- This study helps improve how future heart attack research is planned.
- It checks if animated videos make study information clearer.
- You'll learn about a future trial using heart scans (CT coronary angiography).
- It only involves reading information and answering a short questionnaire.
- There are no known risks involved in taking part.
- Your answers can help make future studies more patient-friendly and effective.
Who may be eligible?
To be part of this study, you need to be at least 16 years old. You must have been admitted to the hospital because you've had a specific type of heart attack, known as a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. Also, the doctors must be planning for you to have a procedure called invasive coronary angiography. This is a common test used to look at the heart's blood vessels.
Could this study suit you?
Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.
- Are you 16 years old or older?
- Have you been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (a type of heart attack)?
- Are your doctors planning for you to have an invasive coronary angiography (a test for heart vessels)?
- Are you able to provide your consent to take part?
What does participation involve?
If you decide to take part, you'll be asked to do one of two things. Some participants will receive a standard information leaflet about a proposed future clinical trial. Others will receive the same leaflet but also watch a short animated video that explains the trial in more detail. After you've read the leaflet, and watched the video if you're in that group, you'll be asked to fill out a short questionnaire. This questionnaire will ask about how well you understood the information and whether you'd be interested in taking part in the future trial. This whole process shouldn't take very long, and it's a one-time activity.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (1)
- Edinburgh Heart Centre, The Royal Infirmary of EdinburghCity onlyEdinburgh, Scotland
Common questions
What is a 'non-ST elevation myocardial infarction'?
It's a medical term for a type of heart attack. This study focuses on people who have been admitted to hospital with this specific diagnosis.
What is CT coronary angiography?
It's a special type of X-ray scan that takes detailed pictures of the blood vessels that supply your heart. Doctors use it to see if there are any blockages.
Will I have to take new medicine or get a new treatment in this study?
No, this study is only about reading information and answering questions. It's not about giving you any new medicines or treatments.
How long will it take to participate?
Participating will involve reading some information and filling out a short questionnaire. It is not expected to take much time.
Who is paying for this study?
This study is funded by NHS Lothian, which is part of the National Health Service in Scotland.
How to find out more
Peter Henriksen
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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