Potential Benefit of Photon-counting CT in Human Subjects

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to to examine the ability of photon counting computed tomography (PCCT) to reduce calcium blooming and beam-hardening artifacts adjacent to bone, to use decreased dose levels without altering contrast-to-noise, and to improve discrimination of very small structures using the system’s increased spatial resolution.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Male and female patients age 6 to 99 years of age
Patients referred for CT imaging of the head, torso, or extremities within the Department of Radiology; and/or MRI of the abdomen
Patients who are able and willing to sign the informed consent will be enrolled
For abdomen or pelvis CT scans, negative pregnancy test if subject is of child bearing age

Exclusion Criteria:

Children younger than 6 years of age
Patients unable to provide written informed consent
Pregnancy

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status	Contact
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Joel Fletcher, M.D.	Open for enrollment	Contact information: Joel Fletcher M.D. Fletcher.Joel@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Joel Fletcher, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Joel Fletcher M.D.

Fletcher.Joel@mayo.edu

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