AI scribes: the new tool to fight doctor burnout?

NCT ID NCT07742761

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether an ambient AI scribe—a tool that listens to patient-clinician conversations and drafts notes—can improve well-being and reduce burnout among emergency medicine doctors and advanced practice providers. Participants use the AI scribe during routine care, and the study measures changes in professional fulfillment, documentation burden, and productivity. The goal is to see if this technology can ease the administrative load that contributes to clinician stress.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: ambient AI scribe
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a practical way to reduce burnout and improve job satisfaction for doctors and advanced practice providers in emergency medicine.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with 55 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The AI scribe may not fully capture complex conversations, and any benefits could vary by individual.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Burnout, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BURNOUT WELL-BEING AT WORK

Contacts and locations

Locations

Washington University School of Medicine

St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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