Patient information, made human
Make every patient’s first impression a clear one.
Clinical trials, clearly explained.
Trial Guide turns approved patient information into short, plain-English videos people can understand with confidence.
The problem
Consent starts with understanding.
Patient Information Sheets have to do a difficult job. They carry important detail, but they are often long, dense and written well above the reading level many patients need.
When the information is hard to follow, the decision is harder too. Clearer communication helps patients understand what they are being asked to consider — and supports better-quality informed consent.
What we make
The approved sheet, made easier to take in.
We create short, sponsor-branded videos from your approved Patient Information Sheet (PIS).
- Plain EnglishWritten to an age-11 reading level.
- TraceableEvery line is checked against the approved PIS.
- PurposefulTypically 60–90 seconds, focused on what matters.
- Ready to useMade in your study’s visual identity.
Why it matters
Clearer information is part of better research.
Trial Guide is aligned with the public aims shared across NIHR and NHS research: helping people understand research, supporting informed choices and making it easier for studies to reach the people they need.
We are independent. This is alignment with those aims, not an endorsement, partnership or affiliation.
How it works
A clear process, built around your approved source.
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Send the approved PIS
We begin with the document your study has already approved.
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We storyboard the script
We turn it into plain English, tracing every line back to its source.
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Review and sign off
You review the draft through an ethics-first, controlled process.
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Receive your video
We deliver a sponsor-branded video ready for your patient pathway.
About Trial Guide
Built by people who understand clinical research.
Trial Guide is made by clinical research professionals who know the pressure behind each study milestone — and the care patients deserve when they are making a decision.
Our focus is simple: make the approved information clearer, without making it less rigorous.
Start a conversation
Bring your trial to life.
Tell us about your study and we’ll help you find the right place to start.
Or send a brief to your usual Trial Guide contact.