Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Using echocardiograms and patient data to diagnose cardiac diseases

Official title: Etiological DiagnOsis of caRdiac Diseases Based on echoCardiograpHIc Images and Clinical Data.

Run by Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT05942729 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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 typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Pierre-Bénite)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2023
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2025
Study endsJanuary 1, 2027
Registry record updatedJuly 13, 2023
Trial IDNCT05942729 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults who have undergone transthoracic echocardiography with satisfactory image quality.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are minors or under curatorship or guardianship will 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 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.

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 gone: Other studies utilizing AI for echocardiographic analysis have shown promise, indicating that this approach may lead to significant advancements in cardiac diagnostics.

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

  • Hopital Lyon Sud
    Pierre-Bénite, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.