This study tests whether patients with blood cancer or other cancers better understand their medical information when it is rewritten in plain language by an artificial intelligence (AI) system. When patients are discharged from the hospital, they receive a medical letter summarizing their diagnosis, treatment, and next steps. These letters are often written in technical language that is difficult for patients to understand. In this study, an AI language model running on the hospital's own secure servers rewrites parts of this letter into simpler language. A physician checks the simplified version before the patient receives it. Patients are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives both the standard medical letter and the AI-simplified version. The other group receives the standard letter only. A separate group of patients who do not speak German well will receive a simplified and translated version. After reading their letter, all participants fill out a short questionnaire about how well they understood the information. The study takes place at TUM University Hospital (Klinikum rechts der Isar) in Munich, Germany.
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Patient Comprehension Score
Timeframe: At the time of hospital discharge (Day 0), assessed immediately after reading the synopsis (approximately 15-30 minutes after receipt)