Using AI to enhance cardiology patient care
Official title: Towards Bridging Generalists to Subspecialists With Large Language Models
Run by Stanford University · NCT06935253 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using AI tools can help cardiologists make better decisions when treating patients with heart conditions compared to traditional methods.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Stanford University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Palo Alto, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 10, 2025 |
| Main results expected | November 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2025 |
| Registry record updated | May 15, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06935253 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are board certified or board eligible cardiologists currently practicing clinically.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not currently receiving care from a cardiologist or those with conditions outside the scope of cardiology may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of large language models (LLMs) compared to traditional decision support tools in improving clinical decision-making for cardiology patients. General cardiologists will be randomly assigned to manage real patient cases from a cardiovascular genetic cardiomyopathy clinic, either with or without AI assistance. Each case will be assessed by two cardiologists, and their decisions will be graded by blinded subspecialty experts using a standardized evaluation rubric. The goal is to determine if LLMs can enhance the management of complex patients and improve triage to specialists.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance the quality of care for cardiology patients by improving clinical decision-making.
How similar studies have gone: While large language models have shown promise in simulated healthcare settings, this study represents a novel approach to evaluating their impact in real-world clinical decision-making.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Board certified or board eligible Cardiologist. Exclusion Criteria: * Not currently practicing clinically
Where it's running
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Stanford
Palo Alto, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Euan A Ashley, BSc, MB ChB, DPhil — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Jack W O'Sullivan, MBBS, DPhil
- Email: jackos@stanford.edu
- Phone: +16507367878
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.