A Study to Evaluate Photon Counting Detector CT Utility in Identifying Acute Wrist Fractures.

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to examine the ability of PCD-CT to (1) display subtle fractures of the wrist using the system’s increased spatial resolution compared to conventional wrist CT and MR; and (2)  evaluate the ability of PCD-CT with virtual non-calcium images to identify bone marrow edema at acute fracture sites.

 

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:

  • Adult male or adult female patient, 18-99 years of age.
  • Patients referred for clinically-indicated unenhanced CT of the wrist.
  • Patients who are able and willing to sign the informed consent will be enrolled.
  • Clinical CT scan was scanned with a straight arm (not bent).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Minors.
  • Patients unable to provide written informed consent.
  • Patients with metal implants causing artifact.
  • Patients with metal devices, like pacemakers, hardware, etc, who cannot have an MRI.
  • 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

Katrina Glazebrook, M.B., Ch.B.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Katrina Glazebrook M.B., Ch.B.

(507)255-1222

Glazebrook.Katrina@mayo.edu

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