AI takes on colorectal surgery: smarter risk assessment or just hype?

NCT ID NCT06645015

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether an AI tool can help surgeons better predict risks for patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery. About 1,200 patients across Denmark will be randomly assigned to have their risk assessed by a surgeon using standard methods or with AI assistance. The goal is to see if AI leads to more personalized care, fewer complications, and lower costs, without harming patient outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: AI-driven risk assessment tool (AIDPRO manual CRC)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that AI helps surgeons personalize care, potentially reducing complications and hospital costs for colorectal cancer patients.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial focused on decision support, not a direct treatment. The AI may not improve outcomes or could lead to over- or under-treatment. Results may not apply outside Denmark.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colonic neoplasm colorectal cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COLO-RECTAL CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aalborg University Hospital, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery
RECRUITING

Aalborg, 9000, Denmark
Copenhagen University Hospital - North Zealand, Hillerød, Department of Surgery
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Hillerød, 3400, Denmark
Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Gastro Unit, Surgical Division
RECRUITING

Hvidovre, 2650, Denmark
Odense University Hospital, Svendborg, Department of Colorectal Surgery
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Svendborg, 5700, Denmark
Regional Hospital Gødstrup, Department of Surgery
RECRUITING

Herning, 7400, Denmark
Regional Hospital Randers, Department of Surgery
RECRUITING

Randers, 8930, Denmark
Viborg Regional Hospital, Hospitalunit Midt, Department of Surgery
RECRUITING

Viborg, 8800, Denmark

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