AI could spare thousands from unnecessary scans for gallstones
NCT ID NCT06066372
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a machine learning model can accurately predict gallstones in the bile duct, potentially reducing the need for invasive endoscopic ultrasound or MRI. Researchers will enroll 1,000 adults with a moderate chance of having gallstones. If the model works well, it could help doctors decide who truly needs further testing.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- machine learning model
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors avoid unnecessary invasive procedures like endoscopic ultrasound or MRI for many patients with suspected gallstones.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The model may not be accurate enough in real-world settings, and results may not apply to all patient groups.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Asian Institute of Gastroenterology
RECRUITINGHyderabad, Telangana, 500032, India
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