AI-Powered ultrasound could replace CT for heart valve diagnosis

NCT ID NCT07620925

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera "Sant'Andrea" Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether artificial intelligence can analyze standard ultrasound images of the heart to measure calcium buildup on the aortic valve. If accurate, this could help doctors diagnose severe aortic stenosis without the extra cost and radiation of a CT scan. The study will enroll 250 adults who need both an ultrasound and a CT scan for clinical reasons.

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 provide a cheaper, radiation-free way to diagnose severe aortic stenosis using only ultrasound and AI.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The AI may not be accurate enough to replace CT scans, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aortic valve calcification aortic valve stenosis Aortic Valve, Calcification of

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AORTIC STENOSIS CALCIFIC AORTIC STENOSIS CALCIFIC AORTIC VALVE DISEASE CHRONIC CORONARY SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centro Cardiologico Monzino
RECRUITING

Milan, Italy
IRCCS Galeazzi-Sant'Amborgio
RECRUITING

Milan, Italy
Politecnico di Milano
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Milan, Italy
Sant'Andrea University Hospital
RECRUITING

Roma, Italy
University of Bologna
RECRUITING

Bologna, Italy

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