Can AI help surgeons see thyroid cancer more clearly?

NCT ID NCT06498674

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Fujian Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This trial is testing whether an AI-assisted ultrasound system can help surgeons plan thyroid cancer surgery. People scheduled for thyroid surgery will receive a standard ultrasound followed by an AI-assisted repeat exam. The AI identifies and scores thyroid nodules, and the study looks at whether this extra information leads to additional biopsies or changes in the surgical plan. The goal is to see if AI can improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment decisions.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: AI-assisted ultrasound system used as a second-read tool before thyroid surgery
What this could lead to: If effective, this AI tool could help surgeons make more accurate decisions about thyroid surgery, potentially reducing unnecessary procedures and improving outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center study, and the AI system only evaluates thyroid nodules, not lymph nodes. Its benefit may be limited, and results may not generalize to other settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

benign thyroid gland neoplasm thyroid cancer Thyroid Neoplasms Thyroid Nodule

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

THYROID CANCER THYROID NODULE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fujian Medical University Union Hospital

Fuzhou, Fujian, 350001, China

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