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Snap a pic, check growth: AI could replace the measuring tape for kids

NCT ID NCT06578338

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately estimate a child's height and weight just from photos. Researchers took pictures of 250 children aged 2 to 6 years old, both in clinics and at home. The AI's estimates were then compared to actual physical measurements. The goal is to develop a simple tool that parents or healthcare workers could use to monitor growth without needing a measuring tape or scale.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple app for parents or doctors to track a child's growth without needing special equipment.
What could go wrong
This is an early, small study. The AI may not be accurate enough for real-world use, and results might not apply to all children or settings.

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Study facts

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Participants

250 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Children aged above 24 months old and below 6 years of age with no physical deformities

Ages

24 months to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged above 24 months old and below 6 years old. * Parent(s) should have access to the internet and a smartphone or table to complete study questionnaires, take images and upload images. * Parent(s) should be able to comprehend the content of the study and complete the study questionnaires in English. * Written consent from parents and/or legally acceptable representative Exclusion Criteria: * Children who are unable to stand upright against a wall * Children who are unable to cooperate with standing height measurement

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • KK Women's and Children's Hospital

    Singapore, Singapore