Can a glimpse of the eye reveal What's happening in the lungs?

NCT ID NCT05847894

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is exploring whether artificial intelligence can analyze eye images to help diagnose lung diseases. Researchers will collect eye and lung examination data from 10,000 people with and without pulmonary conditions. By comparing the two, they aim to see if eye scans could serve as a new, non-invasive screening tool for early detection and better understanding of lung disease.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Ophthalmic examination combined with artificial intelligence analysis
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive, quick eye scan that helps detect lung diseases early, potentially improving outcomes through earlier intervention.
What could go wrong: The trial is exploratory and relies on AI accuracy, which may not be sufficient for clinical use. Eye-based diagnosis is an emerging field, and results may not generalize to all populations or disease types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OPHTHALMOLOGICAL DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES PULMONARY DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Guangzhou Kindness Health Care Center (Guangzhou Jiubang Shanxin Clinic Ltd)
RECRUITING

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Shenzhen Third People's Hospital
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Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
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Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China
the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
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Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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