AI takes on heart valve diagnosis: could it beat the experts?

NCT ID NCT07486271

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

Summary

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can diagnose aortic regurgitation—a leaky heart valve—more accurately than standard manual methods. About 540 adults with confirmed aortic regurgitation will be randomly assigned to either AI-assisted or traditional diagnosis. The goal is to see if AI can reduce errors and improve consistency, potentially making expert-level diagnosis available in more hospitals.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Artificial intelligence diagnostic tool
What this could lead to
If successful, this AI tool could provide faster, more accurate diagnosis of aortic regurgitation, especially in hospitals with limited specialist access.
What could go wrong
This is a diagnostic study, not a treatment. The AI may not outperform manual methods in all settings, and results depend on image quality.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    RECRUITING

    Hong Kong, New Territories, Sha Tin, Hong Kong

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