New scanner could speed up fracture diagnosis with less radiation
NCT ID NCT01796600
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether a cone-beam CT scanner (Newtom 5G) can detect and classify fractures of the arms and legs as accurately as a standard CT scan. 43 adults with suspected fractures received both scans. Researchers compared how well each scan identified the type of fracture and any nearby soft-tissue damage. If proven effective, this technology could offer a quicker, lower-radiation option for diagnosing broken bones.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cone-beam CT scanner (Newtom 5G)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a faster, lower-radiation alternative to standard CT for diagnosing broken bones in arms and legs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 43 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The cone-beam scanner may not detect all fractures or soft-tissue injuries as well as standard CT.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospices Civils de Lyon- hôpital Edouard Herriot
Lyon, 69003, France