Evaluating Artificial Intelligence-Based Clinical Decision Support for Sepsis and ARDS

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · Jun 9, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This study is looking at how well an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help doctors make treatment decisions for patients with sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), two serious conditions often seen in intensive care units. The AI system offers treatment suggestions, and the study wants to see if these suggestions are as safe and appropriate as those made by real doctors. Participants in the study will be critical care doctors and advanced practice providers who will review patient cases and treatment plans, then decide if the recommendations seem safe and whether they believe the advice came from a human or the AI.

To take part, you must be a licensed doctor (MD or DO) or an advanced practice provider like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, working in critical care or emergency medicine at a hospital. You should have completed your residency training. Participants will complete an online survey where they review several patient stories and treatment plans, then give their opinions on the safety and source of the recommendations. This study is not yet recruiting, but it aims to help improve how AI tools might assist doctors in caring for very sick patients in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Working as a physician (i.e., MD, DO) or an advanced practice provider (i.e., nurse practitioner, physician assistant)
• • Working at a hospital or medical center in medical critical care, anesthesia critical care, surgical critical care, or emergency medicine
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Has not completed a residency training program (i.e., medical intern or resident)