AI eye on the stomach: could a computer spot cancer risk better than doctors?

NCT ID NCT07257796

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests an artificial intelligence system designed to automatically score precancerous changes in the stomach lining during endoscopy. Researchers will compare the AI's scores to those of expert doctors in 3,000 participants aged 40-75. The goal is to see if the AI can reliably identify patients at higher risk for stomach cancer, potentially improving early detection.

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 software for endoscopic image analysis
What this could lead to: If successful, this AI tool could help doctors more accurately identify precancerous stomach changes during routine endoscopy, potentially catching high-risk patients earlier.
What could go wrong: This is a validation study, not a treatment trial. The AI may not perform as well in real-world settings or across different populations, and it does not directly prevent or treat cancer.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gastric intestinal metaplasia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ENDOSCOPY INTESTINAL METAPLASIA OF GASTRIC MUCOSA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
RECRUITING

Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
Shandong First Medical University First Affiliated Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Jinan, Shandong, China
Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Jinan, Shandong, China

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