Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 100

AI detection of bladder tumors during cystoscopy

Official title: Artificial Intelligence Detection of Bladder Tumors Under Endoscopy

Run by Peking Union Medical College Hospital · NCT06474338 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether an AI tool can find bladder tumors during cystoscopy better than doctors can.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorPeking Union Medical College Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2033
Study endsDecember 31, 2034
Registry record updatedJune 25, 2024
Trial IDNCT06474338 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients undergoing cystoscopy with observable bladder lesions.

Probably not a fit

Patients whose cystoscopy results are unclear and cannot be analyzed will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate whether an AI algorithm can detect bladder tumors more effectively than urologists during cystoscopy. The study will involve annotating cystoscopy videos with both AI and urologist input to compare their detection capabilities. The primary focus is on achieving similar performance metrics, such as precision and recall, between the AI and human observers. By leveraging advanced deep learning techniques, the research seeks to enhance the accuracy of bladder tumor detection, which is critical for effective patient management.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved detection rates of bladder tumors, potentially reducing recurrence and progression of the disease.

How similar studies have gone: While the application of AI in medical imaging is gaining traction, this specific approach to bladder tumor detection is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

The patient who receives cystoscopy and the cystoscopy video is available, and one or multiple bladder lesions can be observed in the cystoscopy.

Exclusion Criteria:

The patient whose cystoscopy is not clear enough to analyze.

Where it's running

  • Peking Union Medical College Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.