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Artificial Intelligence-Based Health Assessment From Face Photographs - Healthy Volunteer Study

United States10,000 participantsStarted 2025-10-23

Plain-language summary

We aim to examine how FaceAge estimates (a measure of biological age based on facial features) change across different time points and identify factors that may influence these changes. This will help us understand the consistency and reliability of the FaceAge algorithm and allow us to make improvements.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * The protocol enrolls healthy volunteers from the adult (age 18 and above) general population. All races and genders will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Any skin condition or recent facial injury that could affect facial appearance. * Inability to follow study instructions or provide informed consent. * Taking new or strong medication on the day of image capture could potentially affect appearance or alertness.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

FaceAge estimate(s)

Timeframe: Up to three years from the date of enrollment.

Changes in FaceAge estimates

Timeframe: Up to three years from the date of enrollment.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07719049

SponsorBrigham and Women's Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2027-10

Contact for this trial

Raymond Mak, MD

(617) 632-5734 bwhfaceage@mgb.org

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