CompletedNot Applicable

Preliminary Assessment of Added Diagnostic Value of Dual Energy CT Images Using Data Acquired on a Spectral Detector CT

United States303 participantsStarted 2013-10

Plain-language summary

Study hypothesis: Post-processed SDCT images provide additional diagnostic value over conventional CT datasets. The CT examination would be a clinically-necessary, standard-of-care CT performed as per the clinical indication. The protocol and scan parameters for the CT exam will be similar to that of an equivalent scan performed with any other CT scanner. There would be no additional scanner of injection of any drug specifically for the study. The conventional CT images generated by the scanner will be used for clinical purposes as routinely practiced.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 100 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * a patient scheduled for a clinically indicated CT scan for one or more of the following body regions/organ systems: * head and neck * body (chest and abdomen/pelvis) * cardiovascular structures. * these scans may be without contrast, with contrast enhancement, or CT angiograms. Exclusion Criteria: * under the age of 18 years old * standard exclusion criteria for CT scans

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

Determine if Post-processed SDCT images provide additional diagnostic value over conventional CT datasets.

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02760706

SponsorPhilips Healthcare

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2016-09

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