Plain-English translation of NCT07181512 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated ·
Researchers are testing a new artificial intelligence tool designed to detect coronary artery disease—a condition where the blood vessels supplying your heart become narrowed—by analyzing chest CT scans you may have already had as part of your regular medical care. The AI tool is being trained to look for early warning signs of plaque buildup and blockages. No additional imaging, radiation, or medical procedures are required; researchers simply analyze scans that were already done.
Currently, early signs of heart artery disease can be missed on routine chest scans because doctors may not be looking for them. This study aims to show that artificial intelligence could automatically spot these warning signs on scans you're already getting, potentially catching the disease earlier and helping prevent heart attacks.
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You don't need to do anything special—researchers will use chest CT scans you've already had as part of your normal medical care. They will analyze these existing images using their new artificial intelligence tool to see if it can detect signs of heart artery disease. The study includes both scans from the past (2015–2024) and new scans being collected in 2025. No additional visits, procedures, or radiation exposure are required.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 17, 2026 · Not medical advice
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