AI stethoscope screens thousands of kids for heart disease

NCT ID NCT07194785

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Heart Health Research Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether an AI-powered smart stethoscope can accurately detect structural heart disease in over 6,600 students aged 10-18 in China. Trained staff used the device to listen to heart sounds, and the AI flagged potential issues. Students with positive results, plus a random sample of those with negative results, received a standard echocardiogram to confirm. The goal was to see if this quick, non-invasive screening could reliably identify children who need further heart evaluation.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: AI-assisted cardiac auscultation using the HearTech Smart Stethoscope
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a quick, low-cost way to screen large numbers of children for hidden heart problems, catching issues early.
What could go wrong: This is a completed diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The AI stethoscope may miss some cases or give false alarms, and results may not apply to other populations or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ruyang County People's Hospital

Luoyang, Henan, China

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