AI reads faces to diagnose rare genetic diseases
NCT ID NCT06219421
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to train an artificial intelligence system to recognize rare genetic diseases by analyzing front and profile facial photographs. Researchers will collect photos from 22,000 patients with craniofacial features linked to rare conditions, as well as control subjects. The goal is to help doctors diagnose these diseases faster and more accurately, especially when subtle facial signs are hard to spot.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a faster, AI-assisted way to diagnose rare genetic diseases from facial photos, reducing years-long delays.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. The AI may not work equally well across all ethnicities or rare conditions, and it won't replace genetic testing.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Necker - Hôpital des Enfants Malades
RECRUITINGParis, France
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