AI stethoscope vs. Doctor's ear: which finds more heart problems in kids?
NCT ID NCT06791109
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This large study in China compared how well primary care doctors detect congenital heart disease in children using a regular stethoscope versus an AI-assisted electronic stethoscope. Nearly 20,000 children aged 0-18 from schools and kindergartens were screened. The goal was to see if AI help reduces missed diagnoses and expands screening coverage.
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 heart sound analysis
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that AI helps primary care doctors detect more heart defects in children during routine check-ups, potentially leading to earlier treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but results are not yet published. The AI may not perform better than specialists, and the findings may not apply outside of China's school screening system.
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Locations
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Qinghai Provincial Women and Children's Hospital
Xining, Qinghai, 810007, China