AI reads CT scans to measure muscle and fat: will it beat the experts?
NCT ID NCT07600866
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new AI software called Soma that automatically measures muscle and fat from CT scans. Researchers will compare the software's measurements to those made by three expert radiologists using 200 CT scans from public databases. The goal is to see if the AI is accurate enough to help diagnose conditions like muscle loss (sarcopenia) and obesity.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Soma Body-Composition Segmentation Software (diagnostic test)
What this could lead to
If successful, this software could help doctors quickly and accurately measure muscle and fat from CT scans, aiding in the diagnosis of conditions like sarcopenia and obesity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early validation study using existing scans, not a real-world test. The software may not perform as well in different hospitals or on different types of patients.
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Nucleo Research, Inc.
San Francisco, California, 94133, United States
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