AI stethoscope aims to cut unnecessary antibiotics in kids with cough

NCT ID NCT07631377

Not yet recruiting Diagnosis Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether an AI-powered digital stethoscope can help health workers more accurately diagnose pneumonia in children aged 2 months to 5 years. 350 children with cough or breathing difficulty will be randomly assigned to standard care or care plus the AI stethoscope. The goal is to see if the AI tool improves diagnosis and reduces unnecessary antibiotic use, which contributes to antibiotic resistance.

What this could mean

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Active substance: StethoMe AI-enabled digital stethoscope
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to more accurate pneumonia diagnosis in children, reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and helping combat antibiotic resistance.
What could go wrong: This is a Phase 4 study with 350 children in one location, so results may not apply everywhere. The AI results are not used in care, so no direct benefit to participants.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bronchiolitis pneumonia pulmonary tuberculosis Respiratory Sounds respiratory tract infectious disorder

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

ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT STRAIN BRONCHIOLITIS PNEUMONIA RESPIRATORY SOUNDS RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS TUBERCULOSIS, PULMONARY

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