AI scribes take aim at doctor burnout in new trial

NCT ID NCT07157943

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether AI scribe software can reduce burnout and improve efficiency for 105 outpatient doctors at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Doctors are randomly assigned to use Abridge AI Scribe, DAX Copilot, or their usual methods. The study measures time spent on charts outside work hours and burnout scores.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: AI scribe software (Abridge AI Scribe or DAX Copilot)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a practical way to reduce burnout and save doctors time on paperwork.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage quality improvement trial, not a large clinical study. Results may not apply to all settings, and the software might not work as well as hoped.

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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

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

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