Eye photo AI could diagnose brain diseases in seconds

NCT ID NCT06390579

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This completed study tested an artificial intelligence algorithm that analyzes retinal images to diagnose multiple neuro-ophthalmologic and neurologic conditions, such as optic nerve diseases and brain tumors. Researchers used data from 693 patients with confirmed diagnoses to train the AI. The goal is to create a rapid triage tool that helps healthcare providers identify serious, treatable conditions early, addressing the global shortage of neuro-ophthalmologists.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hopital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild

    Paris, France, 75019, France

What this could mean

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

Active substance

deep learning algorithm

What this could lead to

If successful, this AI could help doctors quickly detect serious eye and brain conditions from a simple retinal photo, potentially speeding up treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a retrospective study using existing images, not a real-world test. The algorithm may not perform as well in diverse clinical settings or with lower-quality images.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anterior ischemic optic neuropathy brain cancer optic atrophy optic nerve disorder optic neuritis optic papillitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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