Can AI learn to tune spinal cord stimulators?

NCT ID NCT07817238

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First seen Sep 14, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are comparing four large language models, ChatGPT-4o, Claude, Grok 3, and Gemini 2.5 Pro, on how well they recommend electrode contact configurations for epidural electrical stimulation in spinal cord injury. The study uses five standardized synthetic scenarios and no real patients. Experts in spinal cord injury rehabilitation and electrical stimulation will rate each model's responses for clinical accuracy, technical feasibility, safety awareness, consistency with current guidance, and completeness.

What this could mean

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Active substance
large language model clinical decision support (ChatGPT-4o, Claude, Grok 3, Gemini 2.5 Pro)
What this could lead to
If the models perform well, this could point toward AI tools that help clinicians plan spinal cord stimulation settings more efficiently.
What could go wrong
The study uses only five synthetic scenarios and no real patients, so the results may not reflect how these models handle complex, real-world cases. Expert ratings can also vary between reviewers.

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Study facts

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Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

No human study population is included. The analytical sample consists of five standardized synthetic spinal cord injury scenarios and the responses generated for these scenarios by ChatGPT-4o, Claude, Grok 3, and Gemini 2.5 Pro. Each model is evaluated under the same standardized prompting conditions. Model outputs are anonymized and independently rated by expert evaluators for clinical accuracy, technical feasibility, safety awareness, consistency with clinical guidance, and response completeness.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Responses generated for one of the five predefined standardized synthetic spinal cord injury scenarios. * Responses generated using the identical standardized prompt specified in the study protocol. * Responses generated by one of the four prespecified large language models. * Complete responses available for expert evaluation. Exclusion Criteria: * Responses generated using prompts that differ from the standardized study prompt. * Incomplete, interrupted, or technically corrupted model outputs. * Duplicate responses or outputs not corresponding to a predefined synthetic scenario. * Any response generated using real patient-identifiable or personal health information.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Istanbul Gelisim University

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34290, Turkey (Türkiye)

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