AI vs. Doctor's intuition: which leads to better diagnoses?
NCT ID NCT07760051
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether AI-assisted workflows can improve how doctors make admission diagnoses. It compares three approaches: a traditional method using standard resources, a chatbot-style AI that doctors can ask questions, and a more advanced 'agent' that automatically reads patient records and provides structured summaries. Doctors from 15 hospitals in China will be randomly assigned to one of these methods and will work through six simulated patient cases, with their diagnostic accuracy and speed measured. The goal is to see if AI tools, especially the agent, can help doctors make more accurate and efficient diagnoses.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AI-assisted diagnostic workflows (agent-based and LLM-based tools) compared to traditional methods
- What this could lead to
- If effective, AI-assisted workflows could help doctors make more accurate diagnoses, potentially reducing errors and improving patient care.
- What could go wrong
- The trial uses simulated cases, not real patients, and results may not translate to real-world settings. AI tools may also introduce new errors or over-reliance.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310009, China
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