AI doctor in the ICU: can ChatGPT-5 save lives?
NCT ID NCT07293078
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an AI model (ChatGPT-5) can help doctors make better decisions for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). About 1000 adults admitted to the ICU will be randomly assigned to standard care or care where the AI provides diagnostic and treatment suggestions. The goal is to see if the AI reduces medical errors and improves outcomes like survival and hospital stay length.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ChatGPT-5 (a large language model used for decision support)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that AI helps reduce medical errors in the ICU, potentially leading to safer care for critically ill patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial (Phase 1/2) with 1000 patients, so results may not apply broadly. The AI's recommendations might not always be accurate or helpful, and there is a risk of over-reliance on technology.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Framingham Union Hospital/MetroWest Medical Center
Framingham, Massachusetts, 01702, United States
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