New 3D X-Ray technique could replace MRI for salivary gland diagnosis
NCT ID NCT02883140
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 3D cone-beam CT scan (a type of X-ray) can diagnose non-cancerous salivary gland diseases as well as MRI. Fifty adults with symptoms like swelling or pain in their salivary glands underwent both imaging methods. The goal was to see if the 3D-CBCT could accurately detect and locate problems like stones or narrow ducts.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- iodinated contrast agent (HEXABRIX 320)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make diagnosing salivary gland diseases faster and more accessible using 3D-CBCT instead of MRI.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The 3D-CBCT method involves radiation and contrast injection, which carry small risks.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nantes
Nantes, 44093, France