Cone Beam and CT Scan for the Diagnosis of Otosclerosis (TACOS) (NCT02435446) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Cone Beam and CT Scan for the Diagnosis of Otosclerosis (TACOS)
Stopped: PROBLEM of inclusion
France31 participantsStarted 2015-10-28
Plain-language summary
Computed tomography scan (CT) is routinely used for the diagnosis and the pre-operative assessment of otosclerosis.
The cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a imaging technique with reduced irradiating and, therefore, could replace the CT.
In this study, a CBCT will be proposed to all patients undergoing a CT exam for the diagnosis and/or the pre-operative assessment of an otosclerosis.
The results of the CBCT will be compared to those of the CT scan.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* CT scan indicated for the diagnosis and pre-operatice assessment of an otosclerosis
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy
* Breast feeding
* Patient under a legal protection procedure
* Patient denying to participate to the study
* Lack of affiliation to a social security system
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Sensitivity of the cone-beam computed tomography vs CT scan assessed by the presence or absence of areas of sclerosis
Timeframe: 1 minute
Trial details
NCT IDNCT02435446
SponsorFondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild