Category: Patient Education Materials

A key point of confusion for many patients is the difference between pre-screening and full trial enrollment. As an HCP, you can help clarify this distinction to set appropriate expectations.

Pre-screening

• Happens online or via phone
• Gathers basic medical and demographic information
• Determines preliminary eligibility
• Does not guarantee enrollment or participation

Trial Enrollment

• Occurs only after full informed consent
• Requires in-person assessments at a research site
• Involves official documentation and trial procedures

Use plain language like: “Pre-screening is like checking your basic fit for a study. Enrollment comes later, after all the details are discussed with the trial team.”

Key Note: DecenTrialz supports only the pre-screening process. Final enrollment decisions and medical oversight are handled directly by the research site or sponsor.

Caregivers often play a central role in helping patients make decisions about clinical trials. DecenTrialz equips you with caregiver-specific materials to share during family consultations or discharge planning.

What You Can Provide

• Caregiver-focused FAQs explaining their role in the trial process
• Consent support guides to help caregivers assist patients in understanding informed consent forms
• Checklists and tips for trial visits, follow-up, and remote participation
• Crisis planning and safety information for trials involving sensitive populations

All caregiver resources are available in downloadable formats and designed to support shared decision-making.

Key Note: When a caregiver is acting on behalf of a minor or adult with diminished capacity, always ensure they have proper legal authority and documentation. Refer such cases to the research site team.

Visual tools can significantly improve patient understanding, especially when explaining complex research topics like trial phases, randomization, or pre-screening. DecenTrialz provides a set of medically reviewed, IRB-compliant visual explainers you can use during patient education sessions.

What’s Included

• Infographics about how clinical trials work
• Step-by-step visuals showing what to expect before, during, and after trial participation
• Comparisons between standard care and trial participation
• Mobile-friendly formats for easier sharing via SMS or email

These visual explainers are designed for all literacy levels and available in multiple languages to support diverse communities.

Key Note: Visuals are especially helpful for elderly patients, non-native English speakers, and those with low health literacy. Consider using them alongside verbal counseling.

To support conversations about clinical research, DecenTrialz offers printable and shareable FAQs designed for patient education. These can be used during appointments, handed out at discharge, or shared digitally.

Topics Covered

• What are clinical trials?
• Why would someone join a trial?
• Are trials safe?
• What is informed consent?
• What happens if I change my mind?

Formats Available

• PDF handouts (print-ready)
• Digital summaries for email/text
• Translated versions in multiple languages

Key Note: All materials are written at a 6th–8th grade reading level and reviewed by ethics advisors for clarity, cultural sensitivity, and compliance.