AI takes on tumor contouring: can it match the experts?
NCT ID NCT06546592
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two ways of outlining tumors for breast cancer radiation: one done entirely by hand by a doctor, and one where artificial intelligence (AI) helps create the outline. The goal is to see if AI-assisted contouring is just as good and whether it saves time. About 444 breast cancer patients will take part across multiple hospitals.
What this could mean
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Active substance
AI-assisted contouring software (device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that AI can help radiation oncologists contour tumors faster and with similar quality, potentially improving efficiency in radiotherapy planning.
What could go wrong
This is a phase II trial, so results are still preliminary. The AI software is custom-built and may not work as well in other hospitals or for other cancer types. There is also a risk that AI-assisted contours may be less accurate than manual ones.
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Conditions
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Central West Cancer Centre
RECRUITINGOrange, New South Wales, 2800, Australia
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Department of Radiation Oncology, Royal North Shore Hospital
RECRUITINGSt Leonards, New South Wales, 2065, Australia
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Western Cancer Centre Dubbo
RECRUITINGDubbo, New South Wales, 2830, Australia
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