AI teaches doctors to see inside the body
NCT ID NCT05900440
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Stanford University is testing whether artificial intelligence can help medical interns learn to use ultrasound more effectively. In this study, 150 internal medicine residents will be randomly assigned to use a handheld ultrasound device with or without AI assistance. Researchers will measure how quickly they can capture heart images and how well they interpret them. The goal is to find better ways to train doctors in point-of-care ultrasound.
What this could mean
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Active substance
handheld ultrasound device with artificial intelligence
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that AI helps doctors-in-training learn ultrasound skills more quickly and accurately.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on learning, not patient outcomes. The AI may not improve skills significantly, and results may not apply to other settings.
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Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California, 95403, United States