ChatGPT & Surgeon Synergy: Redefining Breast Reconstruction Consultations for Enhanced Patient Engagement and Satisfaction
Who can join
As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.
- Age
- 18 Years and older
- Sex
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Compensation
- Not stated
Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.
What to expect
No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.
What participation involves
- Procedures mentioned: Questionnaires
Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.
Show the study's own words
- "All patients will complete a survey following their in-person consultation to assess their experience and overall satisfaction with the consultation process."
- "Additionally, participating surgeons will complete a separate survey to evaluate their consultation experience, satisfaction, and to assess the accuracy and clinical utility of the ChatGPT-generated patient education materials."
- "The surveys are designed to gather information on patient characteristics, organizational health literacy according to Brega et al."
- Compensation
- Not stated
- Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
- Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
- Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
- Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.
About this study
In plain language
This study compares ChatGPT-made learning materials about breast reconstruction options with usual patient education. It is for adults having their first visit to discuss surgery to rebuild a breast after breast removal, and for surgeons at Washington University School of Medicine. Patients and surgeons will answer surveys about their visit, and surgeons will also rate how accurate and useful the ChatGPT materials are.
In this study, patients who are scheduled for breast reconstruction consultation will be randomized into the intervention group (ChatGPT-generated patient education regarding possible reconstruction options) or the control group (usual patient education). All patients will complete a survey following their in-person consultation to assess their experience and overall satisfaction with the consultation process. Additionally, participating surgeons will complete a separate survey to evaluate their consultation experience, satisfaction, and to assess the accuracy and clinical utility of the ChatGPT-generated patient education materials. The surveys are designed to gather information on patient characteristics, organizational health literacy according to Brega et al. Other survey questions have been designed to meet the outcomes of this study and have not been based on previously published surveys.
Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.
Eligibility
Who can join
- Patients: Have a first visit scheduled with a Washington University School of Medicine surgeon to discuss breast reconstruction before surgery.
- Patients: The breast reconstruction is after a mastectomy, which is breast removal to treat or prevent cancer.
- Patients and surgeons: Are at least 18 years old.
- Patients and surgeons: Can speak and understand English.
- Surgeons: Regularly perform breast reconstruction at Washington University School of Medicine.
Who can't join
- Surgeons: Are a resident or fellow, meaning a doctor still in specialty training, when joining the study.
Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.
Official eligibility criteria
Patient Eligibility Criteria: * Scheduled for initial preoperative breast reconstruction consultation following therapeutic or prophylactic mastectomy with a surgeon at Washington University School of Medicine. * At least 18 years of age. * Can speak and understand English. Surgeon Eligibility Criteria: * Routinely performs breast reconstruction surgery at Washington University School of Medicine. * At least 18 years of age. * Can speak and understand English. * Surgeon must not be a resident or fellow at time of enrollment.
Study sites (1)
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- Washington University School of Medicine · St Louis, MO 63110Saif M Badran, M.D., Ph.D., FRCS · Study contact · 314-273-1434 · badran@wustl.eduSaif M Badran, M.D., Ph.D., FRCS · Principal investigatorJustin M Sacks, M.D., MBA, FACS · Sub-investigatorMore trials in St Louis