Xuan Zhu, Ph.D., M.S.

Closed for Enrollment

• Capturing the Views of Patients Interested in Regenerative and Stem Cell Interventions (RSCIs) Rochester, Minn.

  The purpose of this study is to engage a cohort of patients who are avid information seekers about stem cells to assess their beliefs, online information sources and their credibility, and views on the credibility and persuasiveness of advertisements and warning messages available on the internet; we will use this data along with health behavior theories to develop communication messages aimed at inoculating patients against misinformation, correcting misconceptions, and providing evidence-based information about stem cell procedures.

   

   

• Understanding the Impact of Unproven Stem Cell Corrections on Attitudes and Behavioral Intent of Patients Rochester, Minn.

  The purpose of this study is to explore patients’ perceptions using educational interventions to debunk or prebunk misinformation of advertisements about unproven stem cell interventions (SCIs).