Plain-English translation of NCT06680986 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers are developing artificial intelligence tools to better analyze heart ultrasound images (echocardiograms) in people with high blood pressure. By studying routine imaging data that's already been collected from past patients, they hope to create smarter computer programs that can detect subtle changes in how the heart is affected by high blood pressure — especially in cases that are currently difficult for doctors to assess.
Current methods of analyzing heart ultrasounds rely on measurements that don't always capture all the changes caused by high blood pressure, especially in complicated cases. This study aims to develop more detailed and automatic ways to measure heart function so doctors can better track disease progression and help patients earlier.
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This is a study using medical records and imaging that were already collected during your past hospitalization — you won't need to visit the hospital again or undergo new procedures. Researchers will review your existing heart ultrasound images and blood pressure data to help train their artificial intelligence system. Your participation involves allowing your de-identified medical information to be analyzed for research purposes.
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France
Enrollment target
~200 participants
Started
June 2022
Primary completion
December 2022
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in November 2024.
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Central contact
PierreYves COURAND, MD
Hospices Civils de Lyon
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