AI helps Non-Experts perform heart scans in rare heart condition
NCT ID NCT07155434
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether healthcare workers without ultrasound training could use AI software to perform heart scans on people with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) who are eligible for the drug mavacamten. Participants had two scans on the same day: one by a non-specialist using the AI guidance and one by a trained sonographer. The goal was to see if the AI-assisted scans were good enough to monitor heart function, potentially making it easier for patients to get regular check-ups.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- UltraSight AI guidance software
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could allow more patients to get heart scans without needing a specialist, making monitoring easier and more accessible.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, terminated study, so results may not be reliable. AI-guided scans may not match the quality of trained sonographers, limiting real-world use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cleveland Clinic, Cardiovascular Medicine Department
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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