AI vs. doctors: who diagnoses better?
NCT ID NCT07374926
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether an AI tool (GPT-4o) helps doctors diagnose fictional patients. 249 physicians participated in a randomized trial. Researchers measured how accurate their diagnoses were with and without AI assistance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
GPT-4o (a large language model AI)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that AI tools help doctors make more accurate diagnoses.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study using fictional cases, not real patients. Real-world results may differ, and AI may not always be reliable.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Aga Khan University Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
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Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
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Universitas Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia