Can a CT scan spot bone loss as well as a DXA?
NCT ID NCT06305156
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested how well a new type of CT scanner measures bone density compared to the standard DXA scan. 167 adults who already needed a CT scan also had a DXA scan. The goal was to see if the CT could accurately detect osteoporosis and how to make the scan even better.
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Conditions
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Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich
Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland
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