A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Utility of a Patient Decision Aid to Improve Clinical Trial (RAVES 08.03) Related Decision-Making

Randomized controlled clinical trials are considered the 'gold standard' for evaluating medical treatments. However, recruitment to clinical trials is low overall, with both patients and clinicians reporting difficulties with the consent process. Decision Aids (DAs) may improve this process by ensuring patients weigh up the pros and cons of all their options and make informed value-sensitive decisions. DAs have demonstrated efficacy in improving knowledge and reducing decisional conflict during decision-making about medical treatments.

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