AI Chatbot for Osteoarthritis
(CHAT-OA Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byZachary C Lum, DO

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of California, Davis

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the use of a generative artificial intelligence large language model chatbot in improving decision making factors in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the use of an artificial intelligence chatbot have an effect on decisional conflict and anxiety related to decision making? Are changes in decisional conflict correlated with changes in patient reported outcomes? Are changes in decisional conflict correlated with health literacy? Participants will interact with an artificial intelligence chatbot prior to their clinic visit with an orthopaedic surgeon, using a structured prompt.

Research Team

Zachary C Lum, DO

Principal Investigator

University of California, Davis

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals with hip or knee osteoarthritis who are facing decisions about their healthcare. They should be comfortable interacting with an AI chatbot before meeting with an orthopedic surgeon.

Inclusion Criteria

Ability to read and write in English

I am 18 years old or older.

All races and ethnicities

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Exclusion Criteria

Inability to read and write in English

Treatment Details

Interventions

Artificial Intelligence Chatbot (AI Technology)

Trial OverviewThe study tests if a conversational AI chatbot can help reduce decisional conflict and anxiety in patients, improve patient outcomes, and enhance health literacy regarding treatment options for osteoarthritis.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Artificial Intelligence ChatbotExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

This arm will interact with an artificial intelligence chatbot prior to their clinic visit.

Group II: Standard of careActive Control1 Intervention

This arm will undergo standard clinical care without the intervention.