Protocol Number: 06-HG-0143

Title:

Using Virtual Reality to Test Communication Strategies for Genomic Concepts

Number:

06-HG-0143

Summary:

This study will investigate how people learn best about genetics. It involves participating in activities in NHGRI's Immersive Virtual Environment Laboratory (IVE lab), where digital "virtual worlds" are created that appear to surround the subject when he or she wears a head-mounted display.

English-speaking men and women between 18 and 40 years of age may be eligible for this study. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups, each of which receives a different type of information, once in the IVE lab. Subjects complete a questionnaire before and after performing the activities in the lab. The questionnaire evaluates the subject's knowledge of genetics and tests some reading and number skills.

Sponsoring Institute:

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

Recruitment Detail

Type: Completed Study; data analyses ongoing

Gender: Male & Female

Referral Letter Required: No

Population Exclusion(s): Children

Eligibility Criteria: This study is not currently recruiting new subjects. If you have questions about participating in a study, please contact the Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office, CC.

Special Instructions:

Currently Not Provided

Keyword(s):

Genetic Literacy

Learning

Genetic Knowledge

Public Understanding of Science

Science Education

Recruitment Keyword(s):

Healthy Volunteer

HV

Condition(s):

Healthy

Learning

Communication

Investigational Drug(s):

None

Investigational Device(s):

None

Interventions:

None

Supporting Site:

National Human Genome Research Institute

Contact(s):

This study is not currently recruiting new subjects. If you have questions about participating in a study, please contact the Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office, CC.

Citation(s):

Bailenson JN, Blascovich J, Beall AC, Loomis JM. Interpersonal distance in immersive virtual environments. Pers Soc Psychol Bull. 2003 Jul;29(7):819-33.

Baker DW, Williams MV, Parker RM, Gazmararian JA, Nurss J. Development of a brief test to measure functional health literacy.Patient Educ Couns. 1999 Sep;38(1):33-42.

Collins FS, McKusick VA. Implications of the Human Genome Project for medical science. JAMA. 2001 Feb 7;285(5):540-4.

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