AI assistant aims to cut doctor burnout by drafting handoff notes

NCT ID NCT07251907

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether an AI tool could help hospital doctors write end-of-rotation handoff notes faster and with less stress. 85 doctors were randomly assigned to use the AI draft feature or not. Researchers measured time spent on notes and feelings of burnout.

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Active substance: AI tool to draft handoff notes
What this could lead to: If it works, this could reduce the time doctors spend on paperwork and lower burnout.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study focused on workflow, not patient health. The AI may not save time or could introduce errors if not carefully reviewed.

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD LARGE LANGUAGE MODEL PHYSICIAN WORKFLOW TRANSITIONS OF CARE

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Locations

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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