Using AI to Read MRI Scans and Predict Brain Tumor Type in Children
Original title: AI-Assisted MRI Molecular Subtyping in Pediatric Brain Tumors
How far along is this research?
This is a trial that is enrolling or has been updated. It is not a finding yet.
No phase is listed for this study, and it is still being tested rather than used in regular care.
Status: Not yet recruiting. It has not opened yet. Ask your care team to watch for it if it looks like a fit.
The trial team last updated this record on . Always check the trial page for the latest.
The short version
This study is testing whether a computer program can look at a child's brain MRI and predict what kind of tumor it is before surgery.
Who this trial is for. This study is for children with a brain tumor who are having their first surgery. It covers seven types of brain tumors, including glioma: A tumor that starts in the glial cells, the support cells of the brain and spinal cord. Gliomas are graded 1 to 4 by how fast they tend to grow. See the glossary, medulloblastoma, ependymoma, AT/RT, germ cell tumors, craniopharyngioma, and choroid plexus tumors. Researchers are building a computer program that reads standard MRI scans and tries to predict the tumor's type before the operation.
Where it stands. The study has not reported results. It uses scans from past patients who had surgery between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2025 to build the program. It also plans a forward-looking group of 150 participants to test it further. The main thing being measured is how well the program's prediction matches what the lab finds after surgery. The team also plans to compare the program against radiologists who do not know the answer. Those answers are not in yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: If this works, doctors might one day learn more about a child's tumor from a scan, before any surgery. That could help families and doctors plan sooner. This study does not change how a child is treated today. A family who thinks they might fit can ask their care team about it.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean the program works. A trial is a test, not proven care. Being in a study is not a promise that it will help. This is not a treatment, and it is not a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, July 23, 2026 · Read the original
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