Using AI to improve risk assessment and outcome prediction in lung cancer

Image Mining and ctDNA to Improve Risk Stratification and Outcome Prediction in NSCLC Applying Artificial Intelligence.

IRCCS San Raffaele · NCT06163846

This study is testing whether using artificial intelligence to analyze medical images and blood samples can help doctors better understand the risks and outcomes for people with non-small cell lung cancer.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment415 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
SponsorIRCCS San Raffaele (other)
Locations1 site (Milano)
Trial IDNCT06163846 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to enhance the risk stratification and outcome prediction for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by utilizing artificial intelligence techniques. It combines data from medical imaging and circulating cell-free tumor DNA (ctDNA) to identify tumor characteristics that correlate with disease stage and patient outcomes. The study hypothesizes that these combined data sources can serve as non-invasive biomarkers for disease burden and recurrence risk. By leveraging advanced image analysis methods, the research seeks to provide more accurate staging and prognostic information for lung cancer patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old with a new pathological diagnosis of lung cancer who have available baseline imaging and are eligible for surgery.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more personalized treatment plans and improved survival rates for lung cancer patients.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been preliminary studies exploring similar approaches, this specific combination of image mining and ctDNA analysis in a prospective setting is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with new pathological diagnosis of lung cancer, available baseline imaging (CT and FDG-PET/CT), age \> 18 years, and eligibility for surgery will be considered for inclusion.

Exclusion Criteria:

* pregnant or breast- feeding women.

Where this trial is running

Milano

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.

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Conditions: Non Small Cell Lung Cancer

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.