Digital Health Trial: AI Chatbot Intervention for Osteoarthritis Decision-Making — Implications for Patient Education
247 Health News Editorial
·17 Apr 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsThe CHAT-OA trial investigates whether AI chatbots can reduce patient anxiety and decisional conflict before orthopaedic consultations. This innovative approach to patient education could transform osteoarthritis care delivery.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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