AI reads heart scans to predict which children will develop serious complications

NCT ID NCT07662343

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study explores whether artificial intelligence can predict which children with a type of heart hole (perimembranous ventricular septal defect) will later develop complications like valve problems or blockages. Researchers will analyze past echocardiogram reports and medical records from over 11,000 children across six hospitals in China. The goal is to build a computer model that uses natural language processing to extract clues from written descriptions, potentially offering an early warning system for at-risk children.

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 AI model could help doctors identify children at risk of heart complications earlier, potentially guiding timely interventions.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study using past data, so the model may not work perfectly in new patients or hospitals. It is not a treatment and does not directly change patient care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congenital heart disease ventricular septal defect

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200092, China