Comparative Analysis of AI-Chatbot and Physician Responses in Bariatric Patient Inquiry: A Paradigm Shift in Patient-Centric Health Communication

Comparative Analysis of AI-Chatbot and Physician Responses in Bariatric Patient Inquiry: A Paradigm Shift in Patient-Centric Health Communication - CAPRICORN

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00034083

Enrollment

200

Registered

2024-05-06

Start date

2024-03-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-10-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

E66

Interventions

Group 1: ChatGPT Arm: Anonymous questions are collected in the self-help group, initial presentation at the Bariatric Center and in post-operative follow-up care. These questions are used by ChatGPT.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who have been diagnosed with obesity

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: language barrier

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Accuracy, clarity, and empathy of responses provided by ChatGPT and human experts to real-world patient queries will be assessed using self developed questions containing Likert scale.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Extent to which AI-generated responses require corrections or modifications by clinicians, thereby assessing the potential of AI to reduce the workload on healthcare professionals.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactCui Yang

Universitätsmedizin Mannheim

cui.yang@umm.de+496213835152

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026