AI could spot hidden stroke type that often worsens quickly

NCT ID NCT07693816

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is developing and testing an artificial intelligence (AI) model to help diagnose a specific type of stroke called branch atheromatous disease (BAD)-related stroke. BAD strokes are hard to identify because symptoms are not specific, and diagnosis requires combining clinical and imaging information. The AI will analyze routine medical data and brain scans from 1,602 adults who had a stroke within the past week. The goal is to see if the AI can accurately tell BAD strokes apart from other strokes, which could lead to earlier and more appropriate care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Multisource clinical-imaging artificial intelligence diagnostic assessment
What this could lead to
If successful, this AI tool could help doctors quickly and accurately diagnose a stroke subtype that is often missed, potentially leading to faster, more appropriate treatment.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study to develop and validate the model, not a treatment trial. The AI may not perform well enough in real-world settings, and it does not directly improve patient outcomes.

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  • Beijing Fangshan District Liangxiang Hospital

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  • Beijing Haidian Hospital

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  • Beijing Huaxin Hospital (The First Hospital of Tsinghua University)

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  • Beijing Jingmei Group General Hospital

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  • Beijing Longfu Hospital

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  • Beijing Puren Hospital

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  • Beijing Shijingshan Hospital

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  • Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University

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  • Beijing Sixth Hospital

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  • Beijing Yanqing District Hospital

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  • Peking Union Medical College Hospital

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