Can ChatGPT beat google translate at doctor visits?
NCT ID NCT06934031
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested how well three translation tools—ChatGPT, Google Translate, and UD Talk—handle conversations between doctors and patients in Chinese and Japanese during heart and lung checkups. Researchers compared their accuracy and errors using a scoring system. The goal was to see if AI can help overcome language barriers in medical settings.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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42 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
First part * Patients visiting the Cardiology or Pulmonology Department Second part * Has completed Japanese-Chinese medical interpretation training and has clinical experience Third part * Non-native Chinese-speaking Japanese residents
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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First part Inclusion Criteria: * Age over 18 years * Patients visiting the Cardiology or Pulmonology Department at Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital from December 2024 to November 2025 Exclusion Criteria: * Patients unable to communicate effectively as assessed by the physician * Refusal to participate in the study Second part Inclusion Criteria: * Age over 18 years * Completed the Japanese-Chinese medical interpretation training course and has at least two years of clinical experience Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the study Third part Inclusion Criteria: * Age over 18 years * Non-native Chinese-speaking Japanese residents who have lived in Taiwan for at least two years Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University
New Taipei City, 24352, Taiwan
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