Novel Trial Tests AI-Assisted Cognitive Debiasing to Improve Patient-Clinician Trust in Musculoskeletal Care
247 Health News Editorial
·21 June 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsA groundbreaking US trial tests whether AI-assisted cognitive debiasing can improve patient trust and experience in musculoskeletal specialty care. The study compares LLM-facilitated reflection techniques against standard diagnostic feedback in 150 patients with chronic orthopaedic conditions.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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