Improving tuberculosis screening using AI-assisted digital X-rays
Optimizing Implementation of Digital X-ray with Computer-Aided Detection for Community-Based Tuberculosis Screening
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · NIH-10949957
This study is looking at how to use digital X-ray technology and smart computer tools to make it easier and faster to find tuberculosis in communities in sub-Saharan Africa, helping people get diagnosed and treated sooner.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10949957 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing tuberculosis (TB) screening in communities by utilizing digital X-ray technology combined with computer-aided detection (CAD). The study aims to optimize how these AI systems are implemented in sub-Saharan Africa, where TB is prevalent and qualified readers for X-rays are scarce. By evaluating different screening strategies, the research seeks to improve early diagnosis rates and ensure that high-risk populations receive timely treatment. Patients will benefit from a more efficient screening process that leverages advanced technology to identify TB cases more accurately.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in high-risk areas of sub-Saharan Africa who may be exposed to tuberculosis.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in high-risk regions for tuberculosis or those who are not at risk for the disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier and more accurate TB diagnoses, significantly reducing the burden of the disease in affected communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using AI for medical imaging, indicating that this approach could be effective for TB screening as well.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SUNG, JOOWHAN — JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: SUNG, JOOWHAN
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 below.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus