OVERVIEW: Plain language summaries are crucial to ensuring that research participants receive information, data and updates regarding the trials in which they've participated.
GOALS: SC CTSI has worked to ensure plain language summaries are created using best practices for health literacy and disseminated in a timely and appropriate manner that is tailored to the intended population.
CURRENT STATUS: As of summer 2020, the Regulatory Knowledge and Support (RKS) group has appointed a student, Christian Reyes, to research plain language summaries and best practices for creation and dissemination. His research is supported by funds from the SC CTSI. In summer 2020, he presented his research at the DIA virtual meeting.