Effectiveness of an AI Scribe Compared to Routine Templates for Clinical Documentation in Orthopedic Consultations

This randomized study compares AI-generated clinical documentation with traditional dictation templates during orthopedic consultations. Patients are randomized to have their consultation documented using either an AI medical scribe or a routine dictation template. Outcomes include surgeon documentation time, administrative processing time, time from consultation to note delivery to the family physician, patient satisfaction, and documentation accuracy.

NCT Number	NCT07489469
Lead Sponsor	University of Saskatchewan
Conditions	Clinical Documentation, Artifical Intelligence
Enrollment	200 participants
Start Date	2025-06-18
Primary Completion	2026-01-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-01-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-24