Gemini Flash 3.6 Versus Human Observers for FIGO-Based Interpretation of Intrapartum Cardiotocography

NCT07827222 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Gemini Flash vs Human FIGO CTG
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 415
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Cardiotocography (CTG) is the standard method for monitoring fetal heart rate and uterine contractions during labor to detect signs of fetal hypoxia. However, human CTG interpretation is often subjective and subject to high interobserver variability, even among experienced clinicians. Multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) models have emerged as potential diagnostic aids capable of evaluating CTG tracings. This prospective diagnostic accuracy study aims to evaluate the diagnostic performance of Gemini Flash 3.6 in interpreting intrapartum CTG recordings according to the 2015 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) guidelines, and to compare its accuracy directly against independent human expert obstetricians. Participants include pregnant women admitted in active labor at term with a singleton cephalic pregnancy undergoing continuous CTG monitoring. De-identified digital images of the final 60 minutes of CTG tracing prior to delivery will be independently evaluated by Gemini Flash 3.6 and three expert obstetricians. Each evaluator will classify the tracings into one of three FIGO categories: Normal, Suspicious, or Pathological. All evaluators will be blinded to clinical details, delivery outcomes, and other observers' interpretations. The primary objective is to assess the diagnostic sensitivity of Gemini Flash 3.6 in identifying neonates with a 5-minute Apgar score less than 7. Secondary objectives include comparing the diagnostic performance of the AI model with that of individual expert obstetricians, measuring interobserver agreement among all raters, and assessing associations with 1-minute Apgar scores and umbilical artery blood gas parameters. The AI model will be used solely as an investigational research tool, and its evaluations will not be available to the clinical team or used to guide patient care.

Conditions

Fetal Hypoxia; Fetal Distress; Low Apgar Score; Neonatal Acidemia

Keywords

Cardiotocography; Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring; Electronic Fetal Monitoring; FIGO Classification; Artificial Intelligence; Large Language Models; Gemini Flash; Diagnostic Accuracy; Interobserver Agreement; Apgar Score

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Sensitivity of Gemini Flash 3.6 for Identifying Neonates With a 5-Minute Apgar Score Less Than 7

  Sensitivity is defined as the percentage of neonates with a confirmed 5-minute Apgar score less than 7 who are correctly identified as having a "Pathological" CTG tracing by Gemini Flash 3.6. Intrapartum CTG tracings from the final 60 minutes of labor immediately preceding delivery are interpreted according to the 2015 FIGO guidelines. For binary diagnostic performance analysis, a "Pathological" CTG represents a positive test result, while "Normal" and "Suspicious" CTGs represent negative test results. Sensitivity is calculated as \[True Positives / (True Positives + False Negatives)\] \* 100 and reported with a 95% confidence interval.

  5 minutes after birth

Study Arms (1)

Intrapartum CTG Monitoring Cohort

Women with singleton term pregnancies (gestational age ≥ 37 + 0 weeks) in cephalic presentation admitted to the labor ward in active labor who undergo routine continuous intrapartum cardiotocography (CTG) monitoring immediately preceding delivery. De-identified digital CTG tracings from this cohort are independently evaluated by Gemini Flash 3.6 and three expert obstetricians according to the 2015 FIGO consensus guidelines, and validated against neonatal outcomes including 1-minute and 5-minute Apgar scores as well as umbilical artery blood-gas analysis where available.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: female
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Pregnant women admitted in active labor at term (gestational age 37+0 weeks or greater) with singleton pregnancies in cephalic presentation undergoing routine continuous intrapartum cardiotocography (CTG) monitoring at Abutig Specialized Hospital and Women's Health Hospital, Assiut University, Egypt.

You may qualify if:

• Singleton pregnancy
• Gestational age 37+0 weeks or greater
• Cephalic fetal presentation
• Admission to the labor ward in active labor
• Continuous intrapartum cardiotocography (CTG) monitoring
• Availability of an interpretable CTG tracing immediately preceding delivery
• Availability of documented 1-minute and 5-minute Apgar scores
• Written informed consent obtained prior to enrollment

You may not qualify if:

• Multiple pregnancy
• Major fetal congenital anomalies
• Antepartum stillbirth
• Elective cesarean delivery performed before the onset of labor without an adequate intrapartum CTG tracing
• CTG tracing with inadequate technical quality, including signal loss of 15% or greater
• Missing 5-minute Apgar score
• Technical problems preventing standardized CTG image preparation or interpretation

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Assiut University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Fetal Hypoxia; Fetal Distress

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Fetal Diseases; Pregnancy Complications; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities; Hypoxia; Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Resident of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 14, 2026
• First Posted: September 18, 2026
• Study Start: October 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): October 1, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): November 1, 2027
• Last Updated: September 18, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-09