ChatGPT takes on doctors in patient Q&A showdown

NCT ID NCT07202286

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared how well an AI chatbot (ChatGPT) answered common questions from people with knee or hip osteoarthritis versus answers from real doctors. 286 patients rated the responses for preference, length, and difficulty. The goal was to see if AI could provide acceptable and accurate information to support patient education.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that AI chatbots can provide helpful, clear answers to common patient questions, potentially easing the burden on healthcare providers.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looked at patient preferences for answers, not actual health outcomes. Results may not apply to other conditions or AI models.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, hip osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACCEPTABILITY ACCURACY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) CHATBOT OSTEO ARTHRITIS KNEE AND HIP

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Locations

Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital

Nijmegen, Netherlands

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