Developing an intelligent system for diagnosing nasopharyngeal carcinoma

To Develop and Validate a Nasoendoscopic Intelligent Diagnostic System for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Observational First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University · NCT04547673

This study is testing a new smart system that uses artificial intelligence to help doctors find early signs of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in patients who are at high risk.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorFirst Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations3 sites (Guangzhou, Guangdong and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04547673 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to develop and validate an intelligent diagnostic system using artificial intelligence to detect early nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) through nasoendoscopic examination. The approach utilizes both white light imaging and narrow-band imaging techniques to enhance the detection of diverse nasopharyngeal lesions. By focusing on a population with a high incidence of NPC, the study seeks to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes through a novel computer-aided diagnosis system.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years of age who are at risk for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Not a fit: Patients with contraindications such as coagulation dysfunction or drug allergies may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this system could lead to earlier detection of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, improving treatment outcomes for patients.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing artificial intelligence for cancer detection have shown promising results, indicating potential success for this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Older than 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

* Refuse to sign the informed consent statement
* Patients who have contraindications, e.g. coagulation dysfunction, drug allergy.

Where this trial is running

Guangzhou, Guangdong and 2 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Otolaryngological DiseaseArtificial IntelligenceNasopharyngeal CarcinomaEndoscopyNarrow-Band ImagingWhite-Light Imaging
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.