Can computers teach surgeons to talk better? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07475104

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two methods of training surgeons to have better conversations with patients about surgery risks and goals. About 60 surgeons and 660 patients will take part. One group of surgeons gets training from an education specialist, the other from a computer program. The goal is to see if computer training works as well as the specialist-led approach.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Better Conversations communication framework training
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that automated training is as effective as specialist-led training, making it easier to spread better communication practices in surgery.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study focused on training feasibility, not patient health outcomes. The automated training may not be as effective as hoped, and results may not apply to all hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Communication communication disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COMMUNICATION SHARED DECISION MAKING SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
UW Health

Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States

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