ChatGPT & Surgeon Synergy: Redefining Breast Reconstruction Consultations for Enhanced Patient Engagement and Satisfaction

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Breast Cancer; Cancer of the Breast

• Registration Number: NCT06981208
• Lead Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine

Brief Summary

In this study, patients who are scheduled for breast reconstruction consultation will be randomized into the intervention group (ChatGPT-generated patient education regarding possible reconstruction options) or the control group (usual patient education). All patients will complete a survey following their in-person consultation to assess their experience and overall satisfaction with the consultation process. Additionally, participating surgeons will complete a separate survey to evaluate their consultation experience, satisfaction, and to assess the accuracy and clinical utility of the ChatGPT-generated patient education materials. The surveys are designed to gather information on patient characteristics, organizational health literacy according to Brega et al. Other survey questions have been designed to meet the outcomes of this study and have not been based on previously published surveys.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-12
• Study First Posted: 2025-05-20
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-20
• Study Start: 2025-06-30
• Primary Completion: 2026-06-30
• Study Completion: 2026-06-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 403

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Patient perceived understanding of breast reconstruction	Pre-surgical consultation (day 1)	The patient will choose an answer ranging from 0-100 (strongly disagree to strongly agree). The higher the score, the more perceived understanding the patient had.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Surgeon satisfaction with the consultation process	Pre-surgical consultation (day 1)	Survey includes two question regarding surgeon's satisfaction with the consultation process. The surgeon will choose an answer ranging from 0-100 (strongly disagree to strongly agree). The higher the score, the more satisfied the surgeon was with the consultation process.
Patient satisfaction with education regarding breast reconstruction	Pre-surgical consultation (day 1)	The patient will choose an answer ranging from 0-100 (strongly disagree to strongly agree). The higher the score, the more satisfied the patient was.
Surgeon perception of patient preparedness	Pre-surgical consultation (day 1)	Survey includes one question regarding patient preparedness. The surgeon will choose an answer ranging from 0-100 (strongly disagree to strongly agree). The higher the score, the more prepared the surgeon felt the patient was.
Surgeon views on the efficiency of the consultation	Pre-surgical consultation (day 1)	Survey includes one question regarding efficiency of the consultation. The surgeon will choose an answer ranging from 0-100 (strongly disagree to strongly agree). The higher the score, the more efficient the surgeon felt the consult was.
Surgeon overall experience with the consultation	Pre-surgical consultation (day 1)	Survey includes one question regarding the pre-surgical consultation overall experience. The surgeon will choose an answer ranging from 0-100 (strongly disagree to strongly agree). The higher the score, the better the overall experience was.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Washington University School of Medicine; 🇺🇸 Saint Louis, Missouri, United States