Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

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 typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment12 (estimated)
SponsorStanford University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Palo Alto, California)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 10, 2025
Main results expectedNovember 2025
Study endsDecember 2025
Registry record updatedMay 15, 2025
Trial IDNCT06935253 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

  • 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

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.