How precise cues guide radiologists in reading 3-D medical images with AI help
Official title: The Effects of Cue Precision on Medical Imaging Interpretation
Funded at New York Inst of Technology · NIH-11392467 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A small study will test how exact text cues and precise location hints affect how radiologists search 3-D medical images, especially as AI tools are used in the workflow.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York Inst of Technology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Old Westbury, United States) |
| Project start | August 12, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $152,470 |
| NIH project number | 5R16GM159810-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11392467 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Radiologists or medical imaging professionals participating in human observation tasks; no patient diagnosis required.
✕Less likely to help
This study does not directly involve patients receiving care or undergoing procedures.
What this research studies
Radiologists often miss unexpected findings when focusing on a single target. This project will examine how precise versus imprecise cues and location hints influence search performance while tracking eye movements in 3-D imaging tasks. The study will involve radiologists interpreting 3-D images with AI-enabled information presented to them, comparing how cue clarity changes accuracy and response patterns. Results could inform how we present AI-assisted information to improve diagnostic confidence and reduce missed findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could lead to clearer AI-assisted image prompts that help radiologists detect abnormalities more reliably.
How similar studies have gone: Past work shows cues can influence visual search, but this project tests precise vs. imprecise cues in radiology with eye-tracking, which is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
-
New York Inst of Technology
Old Westbury, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Alexander, Robert G — New York Inst of Technology
- Study coordinator: Alexander, Robert G
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.