AI takes on aortic aneurysm detection: could it beat human error?
NCT ID NCT07438327
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests an artificial intelligence software called Aorta AIM that automatically measures the size of the aorta from CT scans. The aorta can enlarge over time, leading to serious health problems, and accurate measurement is key for monitoring. Researchers will compare the AI's measurements to those made by expert radiologists using existing CT scans from 250 adults in Brazil and the U.S. No extra scans or procedures are needed, so there are no risks to participants.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Aorta AIM software (artificial intelligence diagnostic tool)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this AI could help doctors detect and monitor aortic aneurysms more quickly and consistently, potentially leading to earlier treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study comparing AI to human experts, not a treatment trial. The AI may not work as well in all patients or hospital settings, and it won't directly improve health outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSão Paulo, São Paulo, 05652-900, Brazil
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Innovation Health Services
RECRUITINGNorfolk, Virginia, 23510, United States
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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