AI in science: what do leading medical authors really think?
NCT ID NCT07326501
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study surveys 500 corresponding authors from top medical journals to understand their attitudes, perceptions, and self-reported use of artificial intelligence in research. Participants complete an anonymous online questionnaire about AI tools for idea generation, literature review, data analysis, writing, and publishing. The goal is to gather insights that could shape future ethical guidelines and journal policies—no medical treatment or health data is involved.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of corresponding authors who have published scientific articles in leading international medical journals. Participants are identified through publicly available publication data from six major journals (The New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, JAMA, Nature, Science, and The BMJ) and are invited to participate via professional email addresses. The population includes adult researchers from diverse biomedical and medical disciplines, with no geographic restriction.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants without any disease, condition, or related symptoms are permitted to participate. This study is a non-clinical, observational survey focusing on attitudes and practices related to artificial intelligence in scientific research, not on health conditions. Exclusion Criteria: * Authors who are not corresponding authors. * Students, residents, interns, or trainees without corresponding author status. * Individuals not involved in biomedical or medical research activities. * Individuals who decline to participate or do not complete the online questionnaire.
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de NICE
Nice, Alpes Maritimes, 06000, France
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