OsteoporosisNCT07739628
Validation of a Deep Learning Tool for Opportunistic Osteoporosis Screening Using Routine Non-Contrast CT Scans
An observational study of Osteoporosis, run by Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test if an artificial intelligence (AI) tool called DeepBMD can accurately identify people at high risk for osteoporosis using routine chest or abdomen CT scans. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Osteoporosis
- What is being tested?
- DeepBMD model for osteoporosis risk screening
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 28 Jul 2026to Sep 2026
- How long will I take part?
- 7 Days
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients who underwent non-contrast CT at our hospital (Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology) and were identified as high-risk for osteoporosis by the DeepBMD model.
Who may be able to join
- Underwent non-contrast CT at our institution, with qualified image quality and no severe artifacts;
- Identified as high-risk for osteoporosis by the DeepBMD model;
- Had valid contact information available in the PACS, possessed normal cognitive and communication abilities, and was able to cooperate with telephone follow-ups and on-site examinations;
- Voluntarily participated in the study, was able to sign a written informed consent form on-site, and agreed to undergo DXA examination.
Who cannot join
- Severe spinal deformity, postoperative spinal internal fixation, malignant bone metastasis, or severe osteolytic lesions that may interfere with measurements;
- A confirmed diagnosis of osteoporosis with ongoing standardized treatment;
- Inability to be contacted, explicit refusal of follow-up, or inability to visit the hospital for informed consent signing and DXA examination.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
China1 site
Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, Hubei, 430022
About this study
Official title: Prospective Clinical Validation Study of a Deep Learning Model for Opportunistic Osteoporosis Screening Based on Non-Contrast CT Scans
The goal of this clinical trial is to test if an artificial intelligence (AI) tool called DeepBMD can accurately identify people at high risk for osteoporosis using routine chest or abdomen CT scans. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Can the DeepBMD tool correctly identify people who have osteoporosis compared to the standard bone density test, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)?
- Is it practical to use this AI tool in real-world hospital settings to find and contact high-risk patients? Researchers will use the DeepBMD tool to analyze existing CT scans. If the tool flags a patient as high risk, researchers will call them to invite them for a standard bone density test (DXA).
Read more
Participants will:
- Have their existing chest or abdomen CT scan analyzed by the DeepBMD AI tool;
- Receive a phone call from the research team if identified as high risk;
- Visit the clinic for a free standard bone density test (DXA) if they agree to participate.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis
- Being tested
- DeepBMD model for osteoporosis risk screening
- Keywords
- Osteoporosis, Opportunistic Screening, Deep Learning, Bone Mineral Density, Computed Tomography (CT)
- Medical subject headings
- Osteoporosis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
DeepBMD model for osteoporosis risk screeningDiagnostic test
The DeepBMD model is applied to routine chest or abdominal CT scans to identify patients at high risk for osteoporosis. This is a non-invasive image analysis used solely for screening and recruitment purposes, not as a therapeutic intervention.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| High-risk patients for osteoporosis identified by DeepBMD model | Patients who underwent routine chest or abdominal CT scans and were identified as high risk for osteoporosis by the DeepBMD AI model. These participants will be contacted via telephone, invited to the clinic, and undergo a free DXA scan to verify bone mineral density. Receives: Diagnostic Test: DeepBMD model for osteoporosis risk screening |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Diagnostic performance of DeepBMD model for osteoporosis screening
The diagnostic performance of the DeepBMD model will be evaluated by comparing its predictions against the gold standard Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA). Specifically, we will calculate the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and the Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve (AUC) for identifying patients with osteoporosis.
Measured: Concurrent with the DXA validation visit following the CT analysis (within 7 days).
Secondary outcomes (1)
Feasibility of the DeepBMD screening and recall workflow
It will be assessed by calculating the proportion of patients identified as high-risk by DeepBMD who successfully complete the telephone follow-up and undergo the confirmatory DXA scan within the scheduled timeframe. We will also record the reasons for refusal or loss to follow-up to evaluate the acceptability of this AI-driven screening pathway.
Measured: At the end of recruitment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Jul 2026
- Study start28 Jul 2026
- Primary completion28 Aug 2026
- Study completionSep 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (6)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for OsteoporosisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 7 Days
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Yang Fan, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
- Investigators
- Fan Yang, PhD, MD, Principal investigator, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07739628
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UHCT260668
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 22 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 3 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: De-identified individual participant data (IPD) will be made available to researchers who provide a methodologically sound proposal. The shared data will include the demographic information, DeepBMD screening results, and confirmatory DXA T-scores used in the study analyses. Requests should be directed to the corresponding author via email. Data will be available for non-commercial academic research purposes only. Applicants must sign a data access agreement prior to receiving the data.
Publications
Jang S, Graffy PM, Ziemlewicz TJ, Lee SJ, Summers RM, Pickhardt PJ. Opportunistic Osteoporosis Screening at Routine Abdominal and Thoracic CT: Normative L1 Trabecular Attenuation Values in More than 20 000 Adults. Radiology. 2019 May;291(2):360-367. doi: 10.1148/radiol.2019181648. Epub 2019 Mar 26.
PubMed 30912719Wang P, She W, Mao Z, Zhou X, Li Y, Niu J, Jiang M, Huang G. Use of routine computed tomography scans for detecting osteoporosis in thoracolumbar vertebral bodies. Skeletal Radiol. 2021 Feb;50(2):371-379. doi: 10.1007/s00256-020-03573-y. Epub 2020 Aug 7.
PubMed 32767060Smith AD. Screening of Bone Density at CT: An Overlooked Opportunity. Radiology. 2019 May;291(2):368-369. doi: 10.1148/radiol.2019190434. Epub 2019 Mar 26. No abstract available.
PubMed 30917293Zeng Q, Li N, Wang Q, Feng J, Sun D, Zhang Q, Huang J, Wen Q, Hu R, Wang L, Ma Y, Fu X, Dong S, Cheng X. The Prevalence of Osteoporosis in China, a Nationwide, Multicenter DXA Survey. J Bone Miner Res. 2019 Oct;34(10):1789-1797. doi: 10.1002/jbmr.3757. Epub 2019 Aug 29.
PubMed 31067339Cheng X, Zhao K, Zha X, Du X, Li Y, Chen S, Wu Y, Li S, Lu Y, Zhang Y, Xiao X, Li Y, Ma X, Gong X, Chen W, Yang Y, Jiao J, Chen B, Lv Y, Gao J, Hong G, Pan Y, Yan Y, Qi H, Ran L, Zhai J, Wang L, Li K, Fu H, Wu J, Liu S, Blake GM, Pickhardt PJ, Ma Y, Fu X, Dong S, Zeng Q, Guo Z, Hind K, Engelke K, Tian W; China Health Big Data (China Biobank) project investigators. Opportunistic Screening Using Low-Dose CT and the Prevalence of Osteoporosis in China: A Nationwide, Multicenter Study. J Bone Miner Res. 2021 Mar;36(3):427-435. doi: 10.1002/jbmr.4187. Epub 2020 Nov 4.
PubMed 33145809Lin X, Xiong D, Peng YQ, Sheng ZF, Wu XY, Wu XP, Wu F, Yuan LQ, Liao EY. Epidemiology and management of osteoporosis in the People's Republic of China: current perspectives. Clin Interv Aging. 2015 Jun 25;10:1017-33. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S54613. eCollection 2015.
PubMed 26150706
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Prospective Clinical Validation Study of a Deep Learning Model for Opportunistic Osteoporosis Screening Based on Non-Contrast CT Scans
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07739628
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UHCT260668
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis
- Keywords
- Osteoporosis, Opportunistic Screening, Deep Learning, Bone Mineral Density, Computed Tomography (CT)
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 28 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- Sep 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 31 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this clinical trial is to test if an artificial intelligence (AI) tool called DeepBMD can accurately identify people at high risk for osteoporosis using routine chest or abdomen CT scans. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Can the DeepBMD tool correctly identify people who have osteoporosis compared to the standard bone density test, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)?
- Is it practical to use this AI tool in real-world hospital settings to find and contact high-risk patients? Researchers will use the DeepBMD tool to analyze existing CT scans. If the tool flags a patient as high risk, researchers will call them to invite them for a standard bone density test (DXA).
Participants will:
- Have their existing chest or abdomen CT scan analyzed by the DeepBMD AI tool;
- Receive a phone call from the research team if identified as high risk;
- Visit the clinic for a free standard bone density test (DXA) if they agree to participate.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 7 Days
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| High-risk patients for osteoporosis identified by DeepBMD model | – | Diagnostic Test: DeepBMD model for osteoporosis risk screeningPatients who underwent routine chest or abdominal CT scans and were identified as high risk for osteoporosis by the DeepBMD AI model. These participants will be contacted via telephone, invited to the clinic, and undergo a free DXA scan to verify bone mineral density. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients who underwent non-contrast CT at our hospital (Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology) and were identified as high-risk for osteoporosis by the DeepBMD model.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Underwent non-contrast CT at our institution, with qualified image quality and no severe artifacts;
- Identified as high-risk for osteoporosis by the DeepBMD model;
- Had valid contact information available in the PACS, possessed normal cognitive and communication abilities, and was able to cooperate with telephone follow-ups and on-site examinations;
- Voluntarily participated in the study, was able to sign a written informed consent form on-site, and agreed to undergo DXA examination.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Severe spinal deformity, postoperative spinal internal fixation, malignant bone metastasis, or severe osteolytic lesions that may interfere with measurements;
- A confirmed diagnosis of osteoporosis with ongoing standardized treatment;
- Inability to be contacted, explicit refusal of follow-up, or inability to visit the hospital for informed consent signing and DXA examination.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| DeepBMD model for osteoporosis risk screeningThe DeepBMD model is applied to routine chest or abdominal CT scans to identify patients at high risk for osteoporosis. This is a non-invasive image analysis used solely for screening and recruitment purposes, not as a therapeutic intervention. | Diagnostic test | High-risk patients for osteoporosis identified by DeepBMD model |
Primary outcome
Diagnostic performance of DeepBMD model for osteoporosis screening
Time frame: Concurrent with the DXA validation visit following the CT analysis (within 7 days).
The diagnostic performance of the DeepBMD model will be evaluated by comparing its predictions against the gold standard Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA). Specifically, we will calculate the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and the Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve (AUC) for identifying patients with osteoporosis.
1 secondary outcome
Feasibility of the DeepBMD screening and recall workflow
Time frame: At the end of recruitment
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Sep 2026.
- Background: PubMed 30912719Jang S, Graffy PM, Ziemlewicz TJ, Lee SJ, Summers RM, Pickhardt PJ. Opportunistic Osteoporosis Screening at Routine Abdominal and Thoracic CT: Normative L1 Trabecular Attenuation Values in More than 20 000 Adults. Radiology. 2019 May;291(2):360-367. doi: 10.1148/radiol.2019181648. Epub 2019 Mar 26.
- Background: PubMed 32767060Wang P, She W, Mao Z, Zhou X, Li Y, Niu J, Jiang M, Huang G. Use of routine computed tomography scans for detecting osteoporosis in thoracolumbar vertebral bodies. Skeletal Radiol. 2021 Feb;50(2):371-379. doi: 10.1007/s00256-020-03573-y. Epub 2020 Aug 7.
- Background: PubMed 30917293Smith AD. Screening of Bone Density at CT: An Overlooked Opportunity. Radiology. 2019 May;291(2):368-369. doi: 10.1148/radiol.2019190434. Epub 2019 Mar 26. No abstract available.
- Background: PubMed 31067339Zeng Q, Li N, Wang Q, Feng J, Sun D, Zhang Q, Huang J, Wen Q, Hu R, Wang L, Ma Y, Fu X, Dong S, Cheng X. The Prevalence of Osteoporosis in China, a Nationwide, Multicenter DXA Survey. J Bone Miner Res. 2019 Oct;34(10):1789-1797. doi: 10.1002/jbmr.3757. Epub 2019 Aug 29.
- Background: PubMed 33145809Cheng X, Zhao K, Zha X, Du X, Li Y, Chen S, Wu Y, Li S, Lu Y, Zhang Y, Xiao X, Li Y, Ma X, Gong X, Chen W, Yang Y, Jiao J, Chen B, Lv Y, Gao J, Hong G, Pan Y, Yan Y, Qi H, Ran L, Zhai J, Wang L, Li K, Fu H, Wu J, Liu S, Blake GM, Pickhardt PJ, Ma Y, Fu X, Dong S, Zeng Q, Guo Z, Hind K, Engelke K, Tian W; China Health Big Data (China Biobank) project investigators. Opportunistic Screening Using Low-Dose CT and the Prevalence of Osteoporosis in China: A Nationwide, Multicenter Study. J Bone Miner Res. 2021 Mar;36(3):427-435. doi: 10.1002/jbmr.4187. Epub 2020 Nov 4.
- Background: PubMed 26150706Lin X, Xiong D, Peng YQ, Sheng ZF, Wu XY, Wu XP, Wu F, Yuan LQ, Liao EY. Epidemiology and management of osteoporosis in the People's Republic of China: current perspectives. Clin Interv Aging. 2015 Jun 25;10:1017-33. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S54613. eCollection 2015.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. De-identified individual participant data (IPD) will be made available to researchers who provide a methodologically sound proposal. The shared data will include the demographic information, DeepBMD screening results, and confirmatory DXA T-scores used in the study analyses. Requests should be directed to the corresponding author via email. Data will be available for non-commercial academic research purposes only. Applicants must sign a data access agreement prior to receiving the data.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Fan Yang, PhD, MD principal investigator
Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Osteoporosis, run by Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology at 1 site in China.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Diagnostic performance of DeepBMD model for osteoporosis screening (time frame: Concurrent with the DXA validation visit following the CT analysis (within 7 days).). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07739628, which also lists 6 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Sep 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.