ChatGPT vs. anesthesiologists: who assesses surgical risk better?

NCT ID NCT07783334

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First seen Aug 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini can assess surgical patients as accurately as doctors. It compares their evaluations of physical status and predictions of ICU admission after surgery against actual outcomes. The AI is used only for research and does not influence patient care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
AI-assisted preoperative assessment using ChatGPT and Gemini
What this could lead to
If AI performs as well as clinicians, it could support anesthesiologists in making faster, more consistent preoperative assessments and predicting ICU needs.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. AI assessments are for research only and may not match real-world clinical judgment or improve patient outcomes.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 2,500 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Adult patients undergoing elective surgery who are evaluated in the preoperative anesthesia clinic at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Scheduled for elective surgery * Evaluated in the preoperative anesthesia clinic * Provision of informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Presence of an upper respiratory tract infection * Active herpes infection or active wound and/or lesion in the anesthesia-related area * Age under 18 years * Emergency surgery * Planned cardiovascular surgery * Incomplete clinical data

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34147, Turkey (Türkiye)