Dual Energy Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (DE-CBCT) Assessment of Jaw Bone Density (NCT04686084) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Dual Energy Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (DE-CBCT) Assessment of Jaw Bone Density
United States26 participantsStarted 2021-03-26
Plain-language summary
Current radiologic imaging modalities used in dentistry provide information on the morphology of the hard tissues. Additional information on the density of bone has practical relevance, for example, in dental implant treatment planning, where local bone quality is a known strong predictor of successful implant osseointegration. The Dual-Energy Cone Beam Computed Tomography (DE-CBCT) device is designed to overcome limitations of traditional imaging and will provide assessment of jaw bone density in additional to morphological information.
This clinical trial will examine the application of DE-CBCT to assess jaw bone density and compare Hounsfield units (HU) values with multidetector CT, an established standard for assessing BD.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients who need x-ray imaging for dental treatment planning and/or diagnosis
. Males or females aged older than 21
. Can follow instructions to be positioned into the CT scanner
. Can remain physically immobile during the CT scan acquisition
. Voluntarily sign and date the informed consent
Exclusion criteria
. Pregnancy
. Patients who are unable to comprehend the risks of the study to provide informed consent
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
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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.
. Extensive dental restorations, maxillofacial prosthesis, or orthopedic hardware that likely may cause artifacts and degrade quality, as determined by the study radiologists