RecruitingNANCT07251907

Structured Handoff Using Intelligent Framework for Transitions (SHIFT) Trial: A Randomized Controlled Trial of AI-Assisted End-of-Rotation Handoff Between Hospitalists

Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania

Trial Details

Condition	Electronic Medical Record, Transitions of Care, Physician Workflow, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Model
Intervention	LLM tool to draft handoff
Phase	NA
Status	Recruiting
Participants	90
Est. Completion	1 June 2026
Last Updated	21 Apr 2026

Primary Outcome

Time spent drafting end-of-rotation handoff

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * General medicine attending physicians at HUP (Medicine, Solid Oncology) or PPMC (Medicine) services. * Scheduled for ≥5 consecutive days on service. Exclusion Criteria: \- Jeopardy attendings and moonlighters

Trial Sites

Countries

United States

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SHIFT Trial: Randomised Study of LLM-Assisted Handoffs Aims to Reduce Documentation Burden for Hospitalists

The SHIFT trial investigates whether LLM technology can reduce time spent on handoff documentation for hospitalists. This randomised study of 90 physicians examines workflow efficiency and physician wellbeing outcomes.

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