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Official title Ambient AI Scribe (Voa Health) in Outpatient Clinics: Draft Notes, Documentation Burden, and Well-Being
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07302906
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to learn whether an "ambient AI scribe" (Voa Health) can reduce documentation burden and improve physician well-being and patient experience in outpatient clinics. The AI scribe listens to the audio of the consultation and produces a draft of the clinical note that the physician reviews and edits.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients:
- Adults (≥18 years) attended at the participating outpatient clinics of the Hospital de Clínicas - Federal University of Paraná during the study...
- Under the care of a physician participating in the trial.
- Ability to understand Portuguese and provide informed consent for the audio recording of the consultation and completion of brief questionnaires.
- Ability to complete post-consultation questionnaires during interview. Physicians:
You likely can't join if
- Patients under 18 years of age.
- Emergency consultations, urgent care, or inpatient care.
- Patients with significant cognitive impairment, acute distress, or clinical instability that, in the opinion of the treating physician, precludes...
- Patients under legal guardianship or who, for any reason, cannot provide consent on their own, except when the guardian or legal representative is...
- Consultations where either the patient or the physician refuses audio recording or participation in the study.
- Consultations where the AI system is unavailable or malfunctioning (applicable only for protocol adherence analyses).
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients:
- Adults (≥18 years) attended at the participating outpatient clinics of the Hospital de Clínicas - Federal University of Paraná during the study period.
- Under the care of a physician participating in the trial.
- Ability to understand Portuguese and provide informed consent for the audio recording of the consultation and completion of brief questionnaires.
- Ability to complete post-consultation questionnaires during interview. Physicians:
- Resident physicians working in the participating outpatient clinics.
- Use of the hospital's electronic medical record in routine care practice.
- Agreement to the audio recording of consultations and to the completion of brief questionnaires after each included encounter. Student Researchers:
- Medical students or undergraduate health science students linked to the research project.
- Trained in patient registration, collection of Informed Consent (ICF), and administration of questionnaires to the patient on the Infinity Research platform.
- Patients under 18 years of age.
- Emergency consultations, urgent care, or inpatient care.
- Patients with significant cognitive impairment, acute distress, or clinical instability that, in the opinion of the treating physician, precludes providing consent or completing questionnaires, except when accompanied...
- Patients under legal guardianship or who, for any reason, cannot provide consent on their own, except when the guardian or legal representative is present and can provide informed consent.
- Consultations where either the patient or the physician refuses audio recording or participation in the study.
- Consultations where the AI system is unavailable or malfunctioning (applicable only for protocol adherence analyses).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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