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The Impact of Medical TV Drama in Improving Literacy on Neurocysticercosis
Sponsor: Cephas Health Research Initiative Inc, Ibadan, Nigeria
Summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluates whether exposure to a medical television drama improves knowledge of neurocysticercosis (NCC) among young adults. Sixty participants aged 18-35 will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which will watch a medically relevant TV episode (House M.D., Season 1, Episode 1), or a control group with no media exposure. Both groups will complete pre- and post-test questionnaires assessing knowledge of NCC. The primary outcome is change in NCC-related knowledge. Secondary outcomes include motivation to seek further health information and perceived credibility of the media source
Official title: The Impact of Medical TV Drama in Improving Literacy on Neurocysticercosis: An Online Open-Label Two-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-12-15
Completion Date
2026-04-15
Last Updated
2025-12-04
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Medical TV Drama Episode (House M.D.)
Participants in the experimental group will watch a selected episode of the medical drama House M.D. (Season 1, Episode 1), which includes a dramatized storyline relevant to neurocysticercosis. The episode is intended to deliver narrative-based health education. After viewing, participants will complete post-test questionnaires assessing changes in knowledge, motivation, and credibility compared to pre-test results.