AI stethoscope aims to spot hidden heart and lung problems in children

NCT ID NCT06542120

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial is developing an AI-powered device that listens to children's heart, breath, and bowel sounds to identify signs of common diseases like congenital heart disease, bronchopneumonia, and abdominal issues. It will involve 30,000 children aged 0-18, some with these conditions and some without, to test how accurately the AI can distinguish between normal and abnormal sounds. The goal is to create a non-invasive screening tool that could help with early detection and auxiliary diagnosis.

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 body sound identification device using deep learning
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive AI tool for early screening of common childhood diseases, potentially improving outcomes through earlier detection.
What could go wrong: The AI's accuracy is still being tested, and it may not perform consistently across all children or conditions. It is not a replacement for standard diagnostic tests.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bronchopneumonia congenital heart disease intestinal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ABDOMINAL DISEASE BRONCHOPNEUMONIA CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Human Children's Hospital
RECRUITING

Changsha, Hunan, 410007, China
Kunming children's Hospital
RECRUITING

Kunming, Yunnan, 650028, China
Shanghai Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine
RECRUITING

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200127, China
Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
RECRUITING

Wuhan, Hubei, 430016, China
Xinhua Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
RECRUITING

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200092, China

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