AI as a second opinion: could it sharpen emergency diagnoses?

NCT ID NCT07766863

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First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a generative AI tool can improve the accuracy of differential diagnoses made by physicians in emergency departments. Researchers will compare the final diagnoses made by doctors with and without AI support, involving 500 adult patients at two hospitals. The goal is to see if AI assistance leads to more correct diagnoses and changes how doctors rank possible conditions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: generative artificial intelligence (AI) as a diagnostic support tool
What this could lead to: If effective, AI could become a standard aid in emergency rooms, helping doctors consider a wider range of possible diagnoses and reduce missed or delayed diagnoses.
What could go wrong: The trial is relatively small and results may not apply to all settings. AI suggestions might not always be accurate or could introduce bias, and doctors may not always follow them.

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AI (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE) DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Karolinska University Hospital
RECRUITING

Stockholm, Huddinge, 14186, Sweden

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