Can computers teach surgeons to talk better? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07475104
First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study compares two methods of training surgeons to have better conversations with patients about surgery risks and goals. About 60 surgeons and 660 patients will take part. One group of surgeons gets training from an education specialist, the other from a computer program. The goal is to see if computer training works as well as the specialist-led approach.
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Locations
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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UW Health
Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Better Conversations communication framework training
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that automated training is as effective as specialist-led training, making it easier to spread better communication practices in surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study focused on training feasibility, not patient health outcomes. The automated training may not be as effective as hoped, and results may not apply to all hospitals.
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