Improving heart attack risk assessment using machine learning in stress echocardiography
Official title: Machine Learning in Quantitative Stress Echocardiography
Run by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust · NCT04193475 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if new computer tools can help doctors better spot heart attack risks in patients using a heart ultrasound test done under stress.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 89 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1250 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Cottingham) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 22, 2019 |
| Main results expected | August 1, 2021 |
| Study ends | March 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04193475 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who are clinically suitable for stress echocardiography examinations.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not require stress echocardiography or have contraindications for the procedure may 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 observational study aims to enhance the diagnostic accuracy of stress echocardiography, a test that uses ultrasound to evaluate heart function under stress. By developing advanced machine learning tools, the researchers will analyze echocardiographic scans to better identify patients at risk of heart attacks. The study will focus on measuring heart muscle function and detecting abnormalities through innovative analysis techniques. This approach seeks to reduce the need for invasive tests and improve patient outcomes by providing more precise diagnoses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate assessments of heart attack risk, ultimately improving patient management and reducing unnecessary invasive procedures.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in improving diagnostic accuracy with similar approaches, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically suitable for stress echocardiography examination Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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Castle Hill Hospital
Cottingham, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Imran Sunderji, MBBS
- Email: imran.sunderji@nhs.net
- Phone: 07540844481
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.