Using AI to help doctors reduce paperwork in primary care
Guiding the Safe and Effective Integration of Ambient Digital Scribes into Primary Care
['FUNDING_R03'] · MEDSTAR HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE · NIH-11038097
This study is looking at how smart AI tools can help your primary care doctor spend less time on paperwork and more time with you, making their job easier and improving your care.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R03'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MEDSTAR HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HYATTSVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11038097 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how Ambient Digital Scribes (ADSs), powered by artificial intelligence, can help primary care physicians (PCPs) reduce the burden of documentation and electronic health record tasks. By passively capturing conversations between patients and providers, these AI tools aim to create structured notes that alleviate the stress and burnout faced by PCPs. The study will assess the safety and effectiveness of integrating these technologies into primary care settings, ensuring that they enhance rather than hinder patient care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients who regularly visit primary care physicians and are affected by the current limitations of healthcare documentation practices.
Not a fit: Patients who do not engage with primary care services or those who receive care in non-traditional settings may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved job satisfaction for physicians and better patient care through more efficient documentation processes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using AI technologies to assist with documentation in healthcare, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
HYATTSVILLE, UNITED STATES
- MEDSTAR HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE — HYATTSVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BIRO, JOSHUA — MEDSTAR HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE
- Study coordinator: BIRO, JOSHUA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.