AI assists in tricky gallbladder procedure

NCT ID NCT06981052

First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tested an artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to help doctors place stents to drain infected gallbladders in patients who cannot have surgery. 38 adults who needed an endoscopic ultrasound participated. The AI's recommendations were compared to an expert doctor's judgment to see how accurate it was. The goal was to see if the AI could safely guide the procedure.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UMass Chan Medical School/Umass Memorial Health Care

    Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655, United States

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