AI in the clinic: nudges may stop doctors from blindly trusting ChatGPT

NCT ID NCT07328815

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

Summary

This study tested whether behavioral nudges can reduce automation bias—when doctors uncritically accept AI recommendations. 72 physicians evaluated clinical cases with AI-generated suggestions, some containing errors. Half received nudges showing the AI's baseline accuracy and color-coded confidence signals. The goal was to see if these cues help doctors spot mistakes and improve diagnostic accuracy.

What this could mean

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Active substance

behavioral nudge intervention

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to safer integration of AI tools like ChatGPT in medical diagnosis, helping doctors avoid blindly trusting incorrect AI suggestions.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with 72 participants using simulated cases, so results may not apply to real-world clinical settings or larger populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lahore University of Management Sciences

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54792, Pakistan