AI heart scans could bring lifesaving diagnosis to remote australia
NCT ID NCT05558605
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether artificial intelligence can help guide heart ultrasounds in rural and remote Australia, where access to expert imaging is limited. Over 600 adults with heart risk factors or symptoms will receive either AI-guided or standard echocardiography. The goal is to see if AI can improve diagnosis of heart failure and valve disease, potentially making care more equitable.
What this could mean
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Active substance
AI-guided echocardiography
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make heart imaging more accessible in rural areas, leading to earlier diagnosis and better management of heart failure and valve disease.
What could go wrong
This is a diagnostic trial, not a treatment. The AI tool may not perform as well as expert-led scans, and results may not apply to all populations or settings.
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Alice Springs Hospital
RECRUITINGAlice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
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