Evaluating AI-Generated Plain Language Summaries on Patient Comprehension of Ophthalmology Notes Among English-Speaking Patients

Conditions

• Artifical Intelligence
• Large Language Model
• Ophthalmic Disease

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

18 Years - N/A

Healthy Volunteers

Accepted

Interventions

• AI-Generated Plain Language Summaries — BEHAVIORAL
  Participants receive standard ophthalmology notes plus an AI-generated summary that explains medical information in simpler language. Each summary is reviewed by an ophthalmologist for accuracy before being given to the participant. The goal is to help participants better understand their diagnosis, treatment plan, and follow-up instructions.

Study Details

This clinical trial is testing whether plain language summaries made by artificial intelligence help people understand their eye doctor's notes better. Adults receiving eye care at the Jules Stein Eye Institute will get either the usual medical notes or a note with the addition of an AI-generated summary that explains the information in simple, everyday words. Participants will then answer a short survey and receive a follow-up call to share how clear the information was, how well they understood their diagnosis and treatment, and whether they feel more confident about their care. The goal is to find out if these plain language summaries can make it easier for people to understand their eye care and improve communication between patients and health care providers.

Key Dates

Start date

Mar 1, 2025

Status verified

Mar 2026

Primary completion

Apr 30, 2026

Completion

Jun 1, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment

460 participants (estimated)

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Arms

• No Intervention: Standard Ophthalmology Notes (SON) Only
  Participants in this arm receive the standard ophthalmology notes typically provided after their clinic visit, with no additional plain language summary. They will complete surveys that measure their comprehension and satisfaction with the visit notes.
• Experimental: SON + AI-Generated Plain Language Summaries
  Participants in this arm receive the standard ophthalmology notes plus an AI-generated plain language summary, reviewed for accuracy before distribution. They will complete the same surveys to assess whether the additional summary improves their understanding and satisfaction compared to the control group.

Primary Outcome Measure

Patient Comprehension Score (Immediate Post-Visit) [ Time Frame: Immediately post-visit (Day 0) ]

Central Contacts

• Prashant Tailor, MD
  4043166920
  [email protected]

Locations (1)

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