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NCT06682494 | NOT YET RECRUITING | Oral Cancer

Enhancing Oral Cancer Awareness Among Minorities
Sponsor:

Virginia Commonwealth University

Brief Summary:

To evaluate the impact of AI-powered chatbot interactions versus traditional educational handouts on increasing participants' knowledge of oral cancer and its prevention

Condition or disease

Oral Cancer

Chatbot

Patient Education

Prevention

Oral Cancer , Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Oral Cavity Cancer

Oropharyngeal Cancers

Intervention/treatment

Traditional Education

AI-powered Chatbox

Phase

NA

Detailed Description:

The study evaluates the difference in outcome of two distinct interventions aimed at enhancing oral cancer awareness and prevention among participants from African American communities in the Richmond area. Participants assigned to the first intervention arm will receive traditional educational handouts sourced from trustworthy and reliable health sources such as the CDC, American Cancer Association (ACA), and other health education resources. These handouts will be provided to the participants and provided enough time to read them based on calculated reading time, focusing on increasing awareness of oral cancer risks, preventive strategies, and the importance of regular dental check-ups. Participants assigned to the second intervention arm will engage with an AI-powered chatbot designed specifically for oral cancer education. The chatbot interaction will be initiated through a provided link, allowing participants to access information and ask questions related to oral health and cancer prevention. The chatbot is programmed to provide accurate information on oral cancer risks, symptoms, preventive measures, and the importance of regular dental check-ups

Study Type : INTERVENTIONAL
Estimated Enrollment : 60 participants
Masking : NONE
Primary Purpose : OTHER
Official Title : Comparative Study on Enhancing Oral Cancer Awareness Among Minorities: Classical Educational Materials vs. AI-Powered Chatbot
Actual Study Start Date : 2025-07-15
Estimated Primary Completion Date : 2025-10
Estimated Study Completion Date : 2026-01

Information not available for Arms and Intervention/treatment

Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: 1
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
  • * Identify as African American as defined by the US Census
  • * Participants must be able to read, speak, and write in English
Exclusion Criteria
  • * Individuals who cannot physically or mentally participate in the research project will be excluded
  • * Adults unable to consent
  • * Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers)
  • * Prisoners
Enhancing Oral Cancer Awareness Among Minorities

Location Details

NCT06682494

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Locations

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United States, Virginia

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298