AI could spot deadly brain swelling before It's too late
NCT ID NCT04057690
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether artificial intelligence can predict malignant brain edema, a life-threatening swelling, in patients who have had a major stroke. Researchers will analyze CT scans and clinical data from over 1,600 patients to see if the AI can identify early warning signs. The goal is to help doctors act faster and improve outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a tool that helps doctors predict and prevent severe brain swelling after a stroke, potentially saving lives.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study using existing data, not a treatment trial. The AI tool may not work perfectly in all patients or hospitals.
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Locations
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BRAINOMIX Limited
Oxford, United Kingdom
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Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, Germany
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Fraunhofer- Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V., Fraunhofer MEVIS
Bremen, Germany
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Hertie Institute for AI in Brain Health
Tübingen, Germany
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Klinikum Stuttgart
Stuttgart, Germany
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Klinikum der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Munich, Germany
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Klinikum der Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover
Hanover, Germany
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St. John's Hospital
Vienna, Austria
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Technische Universität München
Munich, Germany
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University Hospital Tuebingen
Tübingen, 72076, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Bonn
Bonn, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Hamburg, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Leipzig
Leipzig, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Münster
Münster, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Regensburg
Regensburg, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Ulm
Ulm, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Würzburg
Würzburg, Germany