AI ultrasound could bring lifesaving pregnancy checks to remote villages
NCT ID NCT07677670
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a smartphone-based AI ultrasound, operated by health workers with minimal training, can accurately estimate gestational age, detect placenta position, and identify fetal presentation in pregnant women in rural Democratic Republic of the Congo. The goal is to see if this technology can replace the need for specialist sonographers in remote areas. Around 1,430 to 3,000 pregnant women will participate, and the AI's results will be compared to standard measurements by expert readers.
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Active substance
SPAQ E-con AI blind-sweep ultrasound
What this could lead to
If accurate, this could bring essential antenatal screening to remote areas lacking specialist sonographers, improving maternal and fetal health.
What could go wrong
The AI may not perform as well in real-world rural settings, and the study is limited to one region in DRC, so results may not apply elsewhere.
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DPS Kwango
RECRUITINGKenge, Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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