UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK

NIH's TrialGPT AI Algorithm Streamlines Clinical Trial Matching

- The NIH has developed TrialGPT, an AI algorithm designed to efficiently match patients to relevant clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. - TrialGPT demonstrated accuracy comparable to human clinicians in assessing eligibility criteria, while reducing screening time by 40% in a pilot study. - The AI tool aims to reduce barriers to clinical trial enrollment, potentially increasing access for underrepresented populations and improving recruitment. - Awarded the Director's Challenge Innovation Award, TrialGPT will undergo further evaluation to ensure fairness and real-world performance across diverse populations.