Are patients treated differently because of their ethnicity? new study digs into digital doctor visits
NCT ID NCT07660575
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at over 5,000 patients to see if ethnicity affects how they are treated in Sweden's online health service, 1177-direct. Researchers analyzed chat messages and medical advice given to patients with different backgrounds, while accounting for other factors like health and income. The goal is to identify if discrimination exists and help make healthcare more equal.
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 study could reveal whether ethnic discrimination occurs in Swedish digital primary care and help design fairer healthcare practices.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to other countries or in-person care.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Linnaeus University
Kalmar, 39231, Sweden
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