SECTION 3 - INTRODUCTION TO PLAIN LANGUAGE
Putting research information in plain language
Before
If your initial screening evaluation indicates you have hypertension, you will be asked to participate in the second phase of this research investigation. The investigation aims to examine a new medication that may prevent cardiovascular disease.
Grade Level = 15.0,
Reading Ease = 19.3 or "very confusing"
After
If your tests show you have high blood pressure, we will ask you to be in the second part of this study. Our goal is to test a new medication that may help keep some people from getting heart disease.
Grade Level = 6.6,
Reading Ease = 82.9 or "easy"