AI reads CT scans to spot liver cancer before It's too late

NCT ID NCT06859840

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests an AI tool called LEAF that helps doctors analyze CT scans of the abdomen to find liver cancer early. Researchers will use scans from 10,000 patients with confirmed liver tumors to train the AI to better detect cancer. The goal is to improve early screening and give patients a better chance at successful treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

LEAF AI model (device)

What this could lead to

If successful, this AI tool could help doctors spot liver cancer earlier and more accurately, potentially saving lives through timely treatment.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study using past data, not a real-world test. The AI may not perform as well in different hospitals or with diverse patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hepatocellular carcinoma intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310009, China