Accuracy in Understanding the Core Content of English Medical LiteratureNCT07460258
A Study on the Effect of Medical Students' Literature Reading Patterns on Cognitive Load and Academic Writing Ability
An observational study of Accuracy in Understanding the Core Content of English Medical Literature, run by Zhongnan Hospital at 3 sites in China.
Trial summary
Compare the effects of three English medical literature reading modes (original text reading, bilingual comparison, full translation) on medical students' accuracy in literature comprehension, perceived cognitive load, mastery of professional terminology, and academic writing ability; assess whether reliance on… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Accuracy in Understanding the Core Content of English Medical Literature
- How many people
- 160 participants
- Where
- 3 sitesChina
- Study dates
- 20 Jan 2026to 15 Jun 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Medical students who usually read English literature at school
Who may be able to join
- Students currently enrolled in our school's clinical medicine or related programs. Voluntarily participate and sign the informed consent form.
Who cannot join
- Native English speakers or those with a background in translation. Previously, they have read the specific literature selected for this study.
Trial locations and contacts
3 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
China3 sites, 3 recruiting
- Recruiting
Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University
Wuhan, Hubei, 430000
Min Ke, doctor of medicine, 18672395959, Keminyk@163.com
- Recruiting
Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University
Wuhan, Hubei, 430071
Yanru Shen, 15635609732, 2017302180062@whu.edu.cn
- Not yet recruiting
Zhongnan Hospital
Wuhan, Hubei
Yang Liu, phd, 18086520318, drliuyang_eye@whu.edu.cn
About this study
Compare the effects of three English medical literature reading modes (original text reading, bilingual comparison, full translation) on medical students' accuracy in literature comprehension, perceived cognitive load, mastery of professional terminology, and academic writing ability; assess whether reliance on artificial intelligence translation triggers a 'terminology shortage' phenomenon.
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Other
no intervention
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Original text reading | Not described | |
| bilingual comparison | Not described | |
| full text translation | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Score for Objective Questions on Literature Comprehension
Survey to evaluate literature comprehension under various reading modes
Measured: 1 week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Mar 2026
- Study start20 Jan 2026
- Primary completion30 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Jun 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Accuracy in Understanding the Core Content of English Medical LiteratureStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case crossover
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 160 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Zhongnan Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07460258
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2026.1.19
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 4 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 10 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Study on the Effect of Medical Students' Literature Reading Patterns on Cognitive Load and Academic Writing Ability
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07460258
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2026.1.19
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 160 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Zhongnan HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 10 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Compare the effects of three English medical literature reading modes (original text reading, bilingual comparison, full translation) on medical students' accuracy in literature comprehension, perceived cognitive load, mastery of professional terminology, and academic writing ability; assess whether reliance on artificial intelligence translation triggers a 'terminology shortage' phenomenon.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case crossover
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Original text reading | – | – |
| bilingual comparison | – | – |
| full text translation | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Medical students who usually read English literature at school
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Students currently enrolled in our school's clinical medicine or related programs. Voluntarily participate and sign the informed consent form.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Native English speakers or those with a background in translation. Previously, they have read the specific literature selected for this study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| no intervention | Other | Original text reading, bilingual comparison, full text translation |
Primary outcome
Score for Objective Questions on Literature Comprehension
Time frame: 1 week
Survey to evaluate literature comprehension under various reading modes
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 10 Mar 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
3 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Accuracy in Understanding the Core Content of English Medical Literature, run by Zhongnan Hospital at 3 sites in China.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 3 sites in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Score for Objective Questions on Literature Comprehension (time frame: 1 week). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Mar 2026.