AI teaching tool put to the test in 672-Student physiology trial

NCT ID NCT07608315

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Saveetha University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether an AI-assisted adaptive simulation could improve how health science students learn physiology. Over 12 weeks, 672 students were randomly assigned to either use the AI simulation or receive standard lectures and labs. Researchers measured knowledge, reasoning, engagement, and understanding at the start, right after the course, and one month later.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: AI-assisted adaptive screen-based simulation
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could point toward more effective, personalized ways to teach physiology to health science students.
What could go wrong: This is an educational study, not a medical treatment. Results may not apply to other subjects or student populations, and the AI system may not outperform traditional methods in all settings.

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION PHYSIOLOGY EDUCATION SIMULATION BASED LEARNING V

Contacts and locations

Locations

Saveetha Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (SIBMS), Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602105, India

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