Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 40 to 74

Comparing AI and human interpretation for lung cancer screening

Official title: Evaluation of AI-Assisted Versus Conventional Human Reading for Lung Cancer Screening in Community-Based Settings: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Run by The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University · NCT06988579 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether an AI system can read CT scans for lung cancer as well as human doctors do in community health centers.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages40 Years to 74 Years
SexAll
Enrollment7294 (estimated)
SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 1, 2024
Main results expectedOctober 31, 2025
Study endsJanuary 7, 2026
Registry record updatedJune 26, 2025
Trial IDNCT06988579 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals aged 45-74 years who are permanent residents of the participating communities and have no prior history of lung cancer.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of lung cancer or severe comorbidities that contraindicate CT imaging 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 evaluates the effectiveness of an AI diagnostic system compared to human radiologists in interpreting CT scans for lung cancer screening in community health centers. The study involves randomized controlled methods where expert radiologists set reference standards, and an independent committee assesses cases from both AI-assisted and manual interpretations. Key metrics include diagnostic accuracy, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, with discrepancies resolved by blinded analysts to ensure reliable results.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance lung cancer detection rates and improve screening processes in community healthcare settings.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using AI for medical imaging, but this specific evaluation in community health settings is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Aged 45-74 years
2. Permanent resident of participating study communities
3. No prior history of lung cancer and no lung cancer screening within the past 3 months
4. Able to comprehend and voluntarily sign informed consent, with willingness to participate in long-term follow-up

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Individuals with a confirmed diagnosis of lung cancer
2. Those with severe comorbidities contraindicating CT imaging
3. Inability to understand study protocols or provide informed consent due to cognitive impairment
4. Concurrent participation in other clinical trials that may interfere with study outcomes
5. Unable to comply with follow-up requirements

Where it's running

  • the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University,
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 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.