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Ovarian Cancer Identification on CT Using Deep Learning

Development and Validation of a Deep Learning Model for Ovarian Cancer Identification on CT: A Nationwide Population-Based and International Study

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 12 Aug 2026

Brief summary (registry, in English)

Ovarian cancer remains the deadliest gynecologic malignancy, with poor survival rates largely due to late-stage diagnosis. Early detection is crucial, yet no universally accepted screening method exists. Current imaging techniques and biomarkers, such as CA-125, have limitations in specificity and sensitivity. This study aims to develop and evaluate a deep learning-based computer-aided diagnosis tool (CAT-OV), for ovarian cancer detection using CT imaging. The system integrates a Body Part Regression (BPR) model for pelvic localization and a Multiple Instance Learning (MIL) ensemble classifier for cancer prediction. The model was trained and validated using retrospective datasets from Taiwan, the United States, and a nationwide real-world cohort. Stringent preprocessing and quality control measures were implemented to enhance model accuracy. Results highlight the potential of AI-driven CT screening in improving early detection, though further validation is needed for clinical adoption.

Status (registry)
Recruiting
Study type
Observational
Enrollment
12578 (estimated)
First submitted
24 Feb 2025
Start date
1 Sept 2022
Primary completion date
7 Feb 2025
Lead sponsor
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
NCT number
NCT06851429

What you commit to

  • Study type: Observational
  • Planned participants: 12578
  • From 1 Sept 2022 to the primary completion date, 7 Feb 2025
  • 2 sites in 1 country
  • Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Who cannot take part

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Age

  • Age \< 20 years old.

Other

  • Non-female
  • Non-CT imaging
  • Incorrect image orientation
  • Number of slices \< 10
  • Slice thickness \>10 mm or \< 1 mm
  • Unsuccessful DICM-to-NIfTI
  • Pelvic subvolume extraction failed
  • Non-contrast CT scans
  • Metallic artifacts
  • Inconclusive cases

Who the study is looking for

  • Age ≥ 20 years old.
  • Female
  • undergone a CT scan
  • undergone a CT scan within 180 days prior to ovarian surgery for histopathological evaluation.

Age in the registry: 20 years to - · Sex: Female · Accepts healthy volunteers

Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov

Sites (2)

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SiteCityCountrySite status
Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
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TaoyuanTaiwanRecruiting
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
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Taoyuan CityTaiwanCompleted

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