AI coach gives docs Real-Time sepsis report cards

NCT ID NCT07581340

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of California, San Diego Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Sepsis is a life-threatening infection response that requires fast, coordinated care. This study tested whether an AI system could give emergency doctors near-instant feedback on how well they followed sepsis treatment guidelines. Sixty-six physicians were split into two groups: one received AI-generated feedback after each patient's discharge, while the other got standard delayed reviews. The goal was to see if faster feedback improved adherence to quality measures.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: AI-powered automated feedback on sepsis care performance
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help hospitals provide faster, more detailed feedback to doctors, potentially improving sepsis care quality.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study focused on measuring provider performance, not patient outcomes. The AI feedback may not translate to better survival rates or work in other hospital settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

infectious disease with sepsis Sepsis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SEPSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

UC San Diego Health

San Diego, California, 92103-1911, United States

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