AI spots heart disease from your face alone

NCT ID NCT06092801

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether artificial intelligence can predict coronary artery disease using non-contact information, such as facial images or other external data, without any needles or scans. Researchers enrolled nearly 3,000 people suspected of having heart disease and compared the AI's predictions to standard tests. The goal was to see if a simple, camera-based screening could reliably detect blocked arteries.

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 quick, non-invasive way to screen for heart disease using just a camera or other sensors.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The AI models may not be accurate enough for real-world use, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

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