AI reads heart scans to predict heart attacks

NCT ID NCT06025305

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

Summary

This study is developing an artificial intelligence system to analyze CT scans of the heart. The goal is to automatically detect and measure dangerous plaque that can cause heart attacks. Researchers will compare the AI's findings with detailed imaging tests and track patient outcomes in 2,000 participants across China.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

AI diagnostic software

What this could lead to

If successful, this AI could help doctors spot dangerous plaque earlier and better predict heart attacks, leading to more personalized treatment.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The AI may not perform as well in real-world settings, and results may not apply outside China.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atherosclerosis coronary artery disorder Plaque, Atherosclerotic

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Research Institute Of Medical Imaging Jinling Hospital

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210018, China