AI assistant for chest X-Rays: can it spot what doctors miss?

NCT ID NCT06686251

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether an AI tool called LuAna helps doctors find lung problems in chest X-rays more accurately than doctors working alone. About 1,470 adults with breathing issues will have their X-rays read first by doctors, then with AI support. The goal is to see if AI boosts detection of conditions like pneumonia, fluid in the lungs, or an enlarged heart.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: LuAna app (AI diagnostic support software)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that AI assistance improves detection of lung problems in chest X-rays, potentially leading to more accurate diagnoses and better patient care.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study focused on diagnostic accuracy, not treatment. The AI may not improve detection rates significantly, and results may not apply to all settings or populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute lung injury Cardiomegaly Lung Injury Pleural Effusion pneumothorax pulmonary edema

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIOMEGALY CONSOLIDATION EDEMA LUNG LUNG INJURY PLEURAL EFFUSION PNEUMOTHORAX

Contacts and locations

Locations

FEAS Curitiba
RECRUITING

Curitiba, Paraná, 81130-160, Brazil

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