AI coach helps patients see their symptoms more clearly before doctor visit
NCT ID NCT07022769
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an AI-powered reflection tool can help patients with chronic orthopedic conditions (like arthritis or carpal tunnel) think more flexibly about their symptoms and feel more trust in their doctor. About 150 adults will be randomly assigned to either use the AI reflection tool or receive an AI-generated diagnosis. Both groups will then see their specialist and complete a survey about their experience. The goal is to see if the reflection tool improves trust and communication.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AI-guided cognitive debiasing tool (Large Language Model)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give doctors a simple way to improve patient trust and communication during orthopedic visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (150 people) testing a behavioral tool, not a treatment. The AI may not change how patients feel, and results may not apply to other conditions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas, 78712, United States