About this trial
This study will evaluate whether, relative to conventional information retrieval approaches, direct large language models (LLM) access and LLM use training can improve the overall clinical decision-making ability of rural physicians in low-resource grassroots healthcare settings.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Currently engaged in clinical practice at a rural primary healthcare institution in northwestern China.
Has received formal medical education and holds a relevant diploma or degree.
Able to read and understand clinical case materials in Chinese.
Able to use a computer to complete the study tasks.
Disqualifiers
Previously involved in the development of the clinical case tasks, reference answers, or scoring rubric for this study.
Previously participated in pilot testing involving the same clinical case tasks or study procedures.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- LLM-Use Training
- Conventional Non-LLM Resources
- LLM Second-Opinion Review
- Direct LLM Assistance
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Peking University Third Hospital
Lead sponsor
Xinjiang Second Medical College
Collaborator