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

NCT07326501 | Enrolling By Invitation

• 1 other identifier: 25Chirplast02
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 500
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

"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.

Conditions

Artificial Intelligence; Biomedical Research; Scientific Publishing; Surveys and Questionnaires

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

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

  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.

  At the inclusion

• Perceptions regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the scientific research process

  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.

  At the inclusion

Secondary Outcomes (4)

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

  At the inclusion

• Perceived benefits regarding artificial intelligence tools in scientific research and publishing

  At the inclusion

• Risk regarding artificial intelligence tools in scientific research and publishing

  At the inclusion

• Expectations regarding artificial intelligence tools in scientific research and publishing

  At the inclusion

Study Arms (1)

Authors Survey Group

This label identifies the single cohort of participants, consisting of corresponding authors invited to complete the anonymous online survey. No comparison or control groups are included.

Other: observational survey

Interventions

observational survey OTHER

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

Authors Survey Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of corresponding authors who have published scientific articles in leading international medical journals. Participants are identified through publicly available publication data from six major journals (The New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, JAMA, Nature, Science, and The BMJ) and are invited to participate via professional email addresses. The population includes adult researchers from diverse biomedical and medical disciplines, with no geographic restriction.

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• 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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice: lead

Study Sites (1)

CHU de NICE

Nice, Alpes Maritimes, 06000, France

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 24, 2025
• First Posted: January 8, 2026
• Study Start: December 10, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 10, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 30, 2026
• Last Updated: January 8, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-12

Locations

FR (1)