Can a chatbot replace your Post-Surgery doctor visit?
NCT ID NCT04497259
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether remote check-ups (using a chatbot questionnaire and video calls) could work as well as in-person visits for people who had weight-loss surgery. Only 7 adults living far from the hospital took part. The goal was to see if this approach could improve follow-up rates and patient experience, but the study was stopped early, so results are limited.
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 remote follow-up after bariatric surgery is as good as in-person visits, making care more convenient for patients far from the hospital.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small pilot study with only 7 participants and was terminated early. It was not designed to prove effectiveness, only to gather initial data. Results may not apply to larger groups.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ritz
Toulouse, Toulouse, 31000, France
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