Trial participants' self-reported understanding of randomisation phrases in participation information leaflets can be high, but acceptability of some descriptions is low, especially those linked to gambling and luck.

Frances ShielyEllen MurphyKatie GillesKerry HoodLydia O'SullivanNicola HarmanTalia IsaacsShaun Treweek

Published in: Trials (2024)

Potential trial participants are clear on their likes and dislikes when it comes to describing randomisation in PILs. We make five recommendations for practice.

Keyphrases

phase iii
study protocol
phase ii
clinical trial
primary care
physical activity
randomized controlled trial
open label
health information
human health
climate change
placebo controlled