Can an AI chatbot calm nerves before a C-Section as well as a doctor?
NCT ID NCT07762534
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether an AI-based system can provide preoperative counseling for elective cesarean delivery as effectively as a physician. Women scheduled for a C-section will be randomly assigned to receive either standard doctor-led counseling or AI-delivered counseling with the same information. Researchers will measure anxiety levels, understanding of the procedure, and satisfaction before and after the counseling to see if the AI approach can match or improve upon the traditional method.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AI-based preoperative counseling system
- What this could lead to
- If effective, AI-based counseling could offer a scalable, consistent way to prepare women for cesarean delivery, potentially reducing anxiety and improving informed consent.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (50 participants) and may not reflect broader populations. AI counseling may lack the empathy and personal touch of human interaction, and results may not generalize.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Wolfson medical center
Holon, Israel
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