AI scans could predict lung trouble in scleroderma patients
NCT ID NCT06472362
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether artificial intelligence can analyze CT scans of the lungs to predict how systemic sclerosis (a rare autoimmune disease) will affect the lungs over time. Researchers will review past scans and health records of 1,000 patients to see if certain imaging features can forecast lung scarring, blood vessel problems, and survival. The goal is to find better ways to identify high-risk patients early.
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 help doctors better predict which patients with systemic sclerosis will develop severe lung disease, enabling earlier and more personalized treatment.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study using historical data, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to all patients or lead to immediate changes in care.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Bichat-Claude Bernard hospital
Paris, France
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Hanover Medical School
Hanover, Germany
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Leeds Hospital/University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom
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Marche Polytechnic University
Ancona, Italy
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Royal Brompton Hospital
London, United Kingdom
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Sassari University
Sassari, Italy
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Siena University Hospital
Siena, Italy