Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) Avatar Study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate patient satisfaction, comfort, and trust in interacting with an avatar compared with speaking to a human clinician during a pre clinical visit.

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Key information

Conditions

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Coronary Artery Dissection, Spontaneous

Age range

18 year–99 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

All patients scheduled for a SCAD appointment at Mayo Clinic

Exclusion criteria

Not Applicable

Treatment and study plan

Video Avatar Interview

Other

Patients will undergo a pre-visit interview with a Video Avatar (LLM powered digital interviewer presented with on-screen video)

Voice-Only Avatar Interview

Other

Patients will undergo a pre-visit interview with a Voice-Only Avatar ( LLM-powered interviewer delivered without visuals)

Human Interview

Other

Patients will undergo a Human Interview conducted by trained Mayo personnel

Primary outcomes

Patient Satisfaction

Time frame: Baseline

Patient satisfaction with the AI avatar (Visual/Voice and Voice only) will be assessed using a structured questionnaire completed after the AI-conducted pre-interview. Responses will be measured on a numeric Likert scale (1-5), with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction and comfort with the AI avatar interaction.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) Avatar Study (Pilot)

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2028
Study completion: 2028
First posted: Mar 27, 2026
Registry last updated: Jun 30, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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