Evaluating the Effectiveness of Large Language Models in Anaesthesia and Procedural Consent: A Comparative Analysis With Traditional Patient Consent Methods
Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital
Trial Details
| Condition | Consent Forms, Anesthesia, Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
| Intervention | PEAR |
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Participants | 120 |
| Est. Completion | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Last Updated | 7 May 2026 |
Primary Outcome
Patient self-reported understanding of anaesthesia risks
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \- Adults (≥21 years old) undergoing elective surgery requiring anaesthesia Classified as ASA Physical Status I to III * Able to provide informed consent * Able to communicate effectively in English, Chinese (Mandarin), Malay, or Tamil * Willing and able to complete questionnaires and interact with the PEAR chatbot (intervention arm) Exclusion Criteria: * ASA Physical Status IV or above * Cognitive impairment or psychiatric conditions that may limit comprehension or communication * Non-literate patients or those unable to understand English, Chinese, Malay, or Tamil * Emergency surgery cases * Prior participation in the study (to prevent bias)
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