Clinical GBM hybrid artificial intelligence for prescription dose recommendation and outcome prediction after gamma knife radiosurgery treatment: a proof-of-concept - Report - MDSpire

Clinical GBM hybrid artificial intelligence for prescription dose recommendation and outcome prediction after gamma knife radiosurgery treatment: a proof-of-concept

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  • Jheremy S. Reyes

  • Alexandros Bouras

  • Ajay Niranjan

  • L Dade Lunsford

  • Constantinos G. Hadjipanayis

  • May 8, 2026

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Clinical Report: Hybrid Artificial Intelligence for Personalized Dose Recommendations

Overview

This study presents CGH-AI, a hybrid artificial intelligence framework designed to optimize dose recommendations and predict local control outcomes for patients with recurrent glioblastoma undergoing Gamma Knife radiosurgery. The model demonstrated strong internal validation performance, suggesting its potential to enhance personalized treatment planning.

Background

Recurrent glioblastoma poses significant challenges in neuro-oncology, with treatment outcomes varying widely among patients. Effective dose selection for Gamma Knife radiosurgery is critical, as it must balance local control with the risk of radiation toxicity. A data-driven approach that personalizes treatment could improve patient outcomes and decision-making.

Data Highlights

MetricValue
C-index0.80
Integrated Brier Score0.14

Key Findings

  • CGH-AI achieved a C-index of 0.80 for local control prediction.
  • The integrated dose recommendation engine identified doses associated with improved local control outcomes.
  • Biopsy-derived markers supported the robustness of the clinical-tumor-dosimetric feature set.
  • The model provides interpretable, case-specific local control probabilities.
  • CGH-AI facilitates personalized decision-making and follow-up planning in recurrent GBM treatment.

Clinical Implications

The implementation of CGH-AI in clinical practice could enhance the precision of dose selection for Gamma Knife radiosurgery, ultimately improving local control rates in recurrent glioblastoma patients. This approach supports a more individualized treatment strategy, aligning with contemporary standards in neuro-oncology.

Conclusion

CGH-AI represents a significant advancement in the integration of artificial intelligence into clinical workflows for recurrent glioblastoma, offering a promising tool for personalized treatment planning and outcome prediction.

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