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NCT Number: NCT07326501

Attitudes and Perceptions of Corresponding Authors From Top International Medical Journals Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Scientific Process

"Artificial intelligence (AI), including large language models and conversational tools, is increasingly being used in medical research. These tools may assist researchers at different stages of the scientific process, such as generating research ideas, reviewing the literature, analyzing data, writing manuscripts, and preparing articles for publication. While interest in AI is growing rapidly, there is still limited information on how these tools are actually perceived and used by leading medical researchers. This study aims to better understand the attitudes, perceptions, and self-reported uses of artificial intelligence among corresponding authors who have published in six major international medical journals. These authors play a key role in shaping scientific standards and editorial practices, and their views are essential to understanding how AI may influence the future of medical research. Participants are invited to complete an anonymous online questionnaire that asks about their familiarity with AI tools, how and when they use or plan to use them in the research process, the potential benefits they perceive, and the concerns or limitations they identify. The survey also explores participants' expectations regarding transparency, ethical guidance, and journal policies related to the use of artificial intelligence in scientific work.The study is observational and does not involve any medical intervention or collection of personal or health-related data. Participation is voluntary, and responses are fully anonymous.

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Key information

Conditions

Artificial Intelligence Biomedical Research Scientific Publishing Surveys and Questionnaires

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

CHU de NICE

Nice, Alpes Maritimes, 06000, France

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Participants without any disease, condition, or related symptoms are permitted to participate. This study is a non-clinical, observational survey focusing on attitudes and practices related to artificial intelligence in scientific research, not on health conditions.

Exclusion criteria

  • Authors who are not corresponding authors.
  • Students, residents, interns, or trainees without corresponding author status.
  • Individuals not involved in biomedical or medical research activities.
  • Individuals who decline to participate or do not complete the online questionnaire.

Treatment and study plan

Observational Survey

Other

This is an observational, non-interventional study based on an anonymous online questionnaire. No intervention is administered to participants.

Primary outcomes

  1. Self-reported attitudes regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the scientific research process

    Time frame: At the inclusion

    Participants report their attitudes and perceptions regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the scientific research process through multiple-choice and Likert-scale items. Responses are analyzed descriptively; higher scores indicate more favorable attitudes toward the use of artificial intelligence.

  2. Perceptions regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the scientific research process

    Time frame: At the inclusion

    Participants report their attitudes and perceptions regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the scientific research process through multiple-choice and Likert-scale items. Responses are analyzed descriptively; higher scores indicate more favorable attitudes toward the use of artificial intelligence.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Self-reported patterns of use, regarding artificial intelligence tools in scientific research and publishing

    Time frame: At the inclusion

    Anonymous online questionnaire developed for this study Responses are collected using multiple-choice questions and Likert-scale items. Higher scores reflect greater reported use of artificial intelligence and more positive evaluations of its benefits, while higher concern scores reflect greater perceived risks or limitations

  2. Perceived benefits regarding artificial intelligence tools in scientific research and publishing

    Time frame: At the inclusion

    Anonymous online questionnaire developed for this study Responses are collected using multiple-choice questions and Likert-scale items. Higher scores reflect greater reported use of artificial intelligence and more positive evaluations of its benefits, while higher concern scores reflect greater perceived risks or limitations

  3. Risk regarding artificial intelligence tools in scientific research and publishing

    Time frame: At the inclusion

    Anonymous online questionnaire developed for this study Responses are collected using multiple-choice questions and Likert-scale items. Higher scores reflect greater reported use of artificial intelligence and more positive evaluations of its benefits, while higher concern scores reflect greater perceived risks or limitations

  4. Expectations regarding artificial intelligence tools in scientific research and publishing

    Time frame: At the inclusion

    Anonymous online questionnaire developed for this study Responses are collected using multiple-choice questions and Likert-scale items. Higher scores reflect greater reported use of artificial intelligence and more positive evaluations of its benefits, while higher concern scores reflect greater perceived risks or limitations

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice

Other

Registry information

Acronym: AISurvey6 A+

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jan 8, 2026
Registry last updated
Jan 8, 2026

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