AI to screen 3,000 men for hidden cancers in beijing pilot
NCT ID NCT07319923
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to build and test an AI-based early warning system to screen men aged 50 and older for prostate and bladder cancer. Researchers will enroll 3,000 male residents of Beijing, measuring PSA levels and using AI to flag high-risk individuals. No drugs or devices are given—the goal is to see if a coordinated screening pathway from community clinics to hospitals can catch cancers earlier and improve follow-up.
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 create a practical, AI-driven screening pathway that catches prostate and bladder cancers earlier in community settings, potentially reducing deaths.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study—no treatment is tested. The AI system may not improve detection rates or be scalable to other populations. Results are years away.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, 100034
RECRUITINGBeijing, China
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