AI spots brittle bones from old scans, no extra radiation needed
NCT ID NCT07162168
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses artificial intelligence to look at CT scans that people already had for other reasons. The goal is to create a tool that can estimate bone age and catch early signs of osteoporosis without needing extra tests or radiation. Researchers will study 3,000 adults to see how well the AI matches a person's real age and bone health.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 3,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
This retrospective study included about 3,000 adult participants (aged over 18 years) who underwent noncontrast abdominal CT scans that fully covered the proximal femur across multiple regions in China. Participants with poor image quality, prior hip surgery or internal fixation, bone tumors, severe hip deformities, or prior proximal femur fractures were excluded. All scans were performed for non-orthopedic indications. The study was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee (approval number: 2024PHB388-001).
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged over 18 years. * Underwent routine noncontrast abdominal CT scans. * CT scans fully included the proximal femur. * Scans were performed for non-orthopedic clinical indications. * Provided necessary demographic information (e.g., age, sex). Exclusion Criteria: * CT scans with poor image quality or severe artifacts that precluded accurate analysis. * History of hip surgery or presence of internal fixation devices. * Presence of bone tumors in the proximal femur. * Severe hip deformity or prior fractures affecting the proximal femur. * Pediatric patients or pregnant individuals (if applicable).
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Locations
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CT machine
RECRUITINGBeijing, China
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