Evaluating Marrow Edema will Improve the Confidence Level of Radiology Trainees in Detection of Pelvic or Hip Fractures
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Sponsor Protocol Number: 17-001183
About this study
The purposes of this study are to assess the accuracy of dual-energy CT (DECT) virtual non-calcium technique to detect subtle or occult pelvic or hip fractures in emergency room patients and to assess the impact on confidence of detection of pelvic or hip fractures utilizing the VNCa technique in radiology trainees with varying degrees of training.
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:
Radiology Trainee Accrual
- Current trainees at the Mayo Clinic Rochester, Department of Radiology, who provide oral consent to participate.
Patients Accrued under 16-006250
- All adults with pelvic or hip CTs scanned with the dual-energy CT technique who have given approval for research.
Exclusion Criteria:
Radiology Trainee Accrual
- Not a current resident or trainee at the Mayo Clinic Rochester, Department of Radiology
Patients Accrued under 16-006250
- Any patient who refused research.
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