AI coach helps nurses in nigeria make better care decisions

NCT ID NCT06823765

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

Summary

This study tested whether a computer tool that gives real-time feedback can help community health workers in Nigeria improve their patient care decisions. Over 490 patients were seen by a health worker who used the tool, then by a fully trained doctor. Researchers compared the health workers' treatment plans before and after receiving computer advice to see if the advice reduced errors.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Large Language Model (LLM) clinical decision support tool
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a low-cost way to improve care quality in clinics with limited resources.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study in one country, so results may not apply elsewhere. The tool only gives advice; final decisions are made by doctors, so impact may be limited.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • EHA Clinics REACH Community Clinic, Gyadi Gyadi

    Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

  • EHA Clinics, 33 Lamido Crescent

    Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

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