Using echocardiograms and patient data to diagnose cardiac diseases
Etiological DiagnOsis of caRdiac Diseases Based on echoCardiograpHIc Images and Clinical Data.
This study is testing if using advanced technology to analyze heart ultrasound images along with patient information can help doctors better diagnose heart diseases.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Pierre-Bénite) |
| Trial ID | NCT05942729 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to develop advanced digital tools for diagnosing cardiac diseases by analyzing echocardiographic images alongside relevant patient data. The researchers hypothesize that echocardiograms contain valuable information that can be harnessed through artificial intelligence to improve the accuracy of etiological diagnoses. By employing a transformer-based AI framework, the study seeks to model the complex interactions between high-quality echocardiographic measurements and clinical data, ultimately enhancing the prediction of cardiac conditions such as hypertension and cardiomyopathies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults who have undergone transthoracic echocardiography with satisfactory image quality.
Not a fit: Patients who are minors or under curatorship or guardianship will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate and timely diagnoses of cardiac diseases, improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing AI for echocardiographic analysis have shown promise, indicating that this approach may lead to significant advancements in cardiac diagnostics.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with transthoracic echocardiography with satisfactory image quality (sufficient echogenicity) Exclusion Criteria: * Minor patients * Patients under curatorship or guardianship
Where this trial is running
Pierre-Bénite
- Hopital Lyon Sud — Pierre-Bénite, France (Recruiting)
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.