Large Language Model Assistance for Clinical Decision-Making Among Rural Physicians

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorPeking University Third Hospital

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

240 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Peking University Third Hospital

Lead sponsor

Xinjiang Second Medical College

Collaborator