Using AI to analyze ultrasound images for cardiovascular diseases
Official title: AI-Based Intima-Media Thickness Measurement for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Run by Chinese University of Hong Kong · NCT06768398 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using AI to analyze ultrasound images can help find heart problems and strokes earlier, especially for older people who might not get enough medical attention.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 19 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Chinese University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shatin) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 15, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2024 |
| Study ends | January 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 10, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06768398 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18, particularly those over 65, with existing cardiovascular diseases or risk factors.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without cardiovascular diseases or those under 18 years old may not receive 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 focuses on developing a deep learning model to analyze ultrasound images for the early detection of cardiovascular diseases and strokes. Given the increasing prevalence of these conditions in Hong Kong, the study aims to enhance preventive healthcare by utilizing the PyrocksTM Tag Lite device. The approach seeks to address the challenges posed by operator-dependent imaging and the shortage of medical staff, particularly for high-risk groups such as the elderly. By integrating advanced AI technology, the study hopes to improve the accuracy and accessibility of cardiovascular screenings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate and accessible screenings for cardiovascular diseases, ultimately reducing mortality rates.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of AI in medical imaging is gaining traction, this specific approach is novel and has not been extensively tested in similar contexts.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (over the age of 18 years)(with Elderlies (over the age of 65 years) more preferred) * Patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including current smokers or diagnosed with diabetes, dyslipidaemia, coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, hypertension, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, high BMI index and those under antihypertensive treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * none
Where it's running
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, Hong Kong Recruiting
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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.