๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-29

AI for Gastric POCUS ( Point-of-care Ultrasound) (NCT07580456)

Development of an Artificial Intelligence Algorithm to Enhance the Gastric Point-of-care Ultrasound. A Proof-of-concept Study.

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this observational study is to train and test an AI (Artificial Intelligence)-based program to assist anesthesiologists in the interpretation of stomach ultrasound images and differentiate a "full" from an "empty" stomach. It is a healthy-volunteer study, where the participants will undergo ultrasound examination of their stomach at three different time points to visualize the stomach contents. These are at fasting state, after taking some solid food and after taking some water. Here, the participants will be randomized to receive one of five different types solid foods and one of five different volumes of water. The stomach ultrasound images will then be used to train and test the accuracy of the model to diagnose the type of stomach content (nothing vs. clear fluid vs. solid food)

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network โ€” Toronto, Ontario

Age range: 18 Years

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network โ€” Toronto, Ontario

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (416) 603-5800

Email: jayanta.chowdhury@uhn.ca

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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