🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2025-06-13

Application of the Belle.AI Comparative Image Reference System for Describing Chronic Ear Infections in Pediatric Patients From Low-Resource Communities (NCT07025473)

Application of the Belle.AI Comparative Image Reference System for Describing Chronic Ear Infections in Pediatric Patients From Low-Resource Communities in Remote, At-Home Settings

🟡 Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 📋 Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: BelleTorus Corporation

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this research is to examine the clinical effectiveness of an investigational AI-powered smartphone app that describes the physical characteristics of an otoscopy image. It is not intended to make any diagnosis. Only healthcare professionals will make the diagnosis. The investigators will compare the diagnosis made by physicians or physician extenders (healthcare professionals) against the description provided by the support AI app tool to determine the clinical relevance of the system and examine its use within a clinical setting.

Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (4 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (2 items).

Location: Urban Health Plan, Inc. — The Bronx, New York

Age range: 1 Year to 17 Years

🧪 Interventions in This Study

  • Smartphone-enabled otoscopy (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Check every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).

Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:

  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Patients who are unable to comply with study procedures due to physical or mental health limitations (as assessed by study coordinator).

🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Urban Health Plan, Inc. — The Bronx, New York

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (347) 446-0227

Email: franco.barsanti@urbanhealthplan.org

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

💰 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 § 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.
  • 💵 Compensation indicated: Each patient will receive a subsequent appointment to follow up in person with the provider.

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💡 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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