Can AI and human stories make better nurses? new study aims to find out.

NCT ID NCT07637461

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Defense Medical University, Taiwan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new teaching method for nursing students that combines AI-powered communication simulations with real-life stories from people (called a 'human library'). The goal is to see if this approach helps students communicate better with patients, feel more empathy, and manage their own emotions. Forty nursing students in Taiwan will take part, and researchers will measure their skills before and after the training.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: AI-based communication simulation combined with human library narratives
What this could lead to: If it works, this teaching method could help train more empathetic and emotionally skilled nurses, improving patient care.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage educational study with only 40 students. Results may not apply to other schools or countries, and the benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emotional Regulation

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AI (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE) EMOTION REGULATION EMPATHY NURSING STUDENTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

National defense medical university
RECRUITING

Taipei, Taiwan

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