Using AI to analyze videos for detecting infantile spasms
A Machine Learning Approach to Infantile Spasms Recognition in Video Recordings
This study is testing a new computer program that uses artificial intelligence to help doctors spot infantile spasms in babies by analyzing videos submitted by parents.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | N/A to 2 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Trial ID | NCT06315829 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to develop a computer program that utilizes artificial intelligence to accurately differentiate infantile spasms from similar benign movements by analyzing videos submitted by parents. The program will learn from these videos to improve its detection capabilities, which is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment. Participants must be under 24 months of age and have been evaluated for abnormal movements at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where their videos will be reviewed by pediatric neurologists. The goal is to enhance the recognition of infantile spasms to ensure better developmental outcomes for affected infants.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are infants under 24 months who have been evaluated for abnormal movements or seizures at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Not a fit: Patients with poor video quality or those whose entire body is not captured in the video may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to quicker and more accurate diagnoses of infantile spasms, improving treatment outcomes for infants.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of AI in medical diagnostics is a growing field, this specific approach to detecting infantile spasms through video analysis is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participant age less than 24 months * Participant evaluated in the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, Johns Hopkins Pediatric Emergency Department or Johns Hopkins Inpatient Units due to spells of abnormal movement or seizure * Participant evaluated by a pediatric neurologist during the outpatient or inpatient visit at Johns Hopkins Hospital * At least one video recording of the spell of abnormal movement produced by the parent/guardian available for provider review Exclusion Criteria: * Poor video recording quality * Entire patient is not in frame
Where this trial is running
Baltimore, Maryland
- Johns Hopkins Hospital — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Eric Kossoff, MD — Johns Hopkins Neurology
- Study coordinator: Glenn Rivera, MD
- Email: griver14@jh.edu
- Phone: 410-955-4259
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.