AI-Guided Support for Prostate Cancer Education
(COUNSEL Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
A randomized, open-label behavioral study designed to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and early impact of a large language model (LLM)-based artificial intelligence (AI) tool to support patient understanding following an initial oncology consultation.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Julian Hong, MD, MS
Principal Investigator
University of California, San Francisco
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults who have recently had their first prostate cancer consultation and want extra support understanding their diagnosis and care. Participants should be able to use digital tools and communicate in English.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- AI-guided COUNSEL Intervention
Trial Overview
The study tests an AI-powered tool called COUNSEL that helps answer questions and provide information after a prostate cancer consultation, compared to usual care. Participants are randomly assigned to either the AI tool or standard education materials.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
AI teleconferences with Large Language Model (LLM) interaction
AI teleconferences without LLM interaction
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of California, San Francisco
Lead Sponsor
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