AI cuts radiation in lung scans by 83% in new study
NCT ID NCT07035977
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested an AI system called DeepPriorCBCT that reconstructs lung CT images from very low radiation scans (one-sixth the usual dose). 138 participants each received both a low-dose and a conventional-dose scan. The goal was to see if the AI could produce images good enough for doctors to diagnose lung nodules. The study is complete, and results will show whether the AI can reduce radiation exposure without sacrificing image quality.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- DeepPriorCBCT model (AI software for image reconstruction)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this AI could allow lung scans with much less radiation, making repeated imaging safer for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage validation study with 138 participants. The AI may not perform as well in real-world settings or with different equipment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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138 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- 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.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants will receive percutaneous thoracic puncture under the guidance of CBCT during the study period. 2. The participants' medical records containing basic information, medical history, etc are complete. 3. Participants can understand the study's purpose, procedures, potential risks, and benefits, and voluntarily signs a written informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Participants are under the age of 18. 2. Participants are suffering from severe mental illness or cognitive impairment, unable to understand the study and sign. 3. Participants are pregnant or breastfeeding women. 4. Participants are concurrent participating in other programs that affect the results of this study.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital East Campus of Zhengzhou University
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Wuhan Union Hospital
Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, China
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Wuhan Union Jinyin Lake Hospital
Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, China
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Wuhan Union West Hospital
Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, China
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