New Low-Dose CT protocol aims to slash radiation in kids
NCT ID NCT07199101
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will develop and test a low-dose CT scanning protocol specifically for children, who are more sensitive to radiation. Researchers will use simulation technology to create the protocol and then verify it in a large trial with 2,650 children across multiple hospitals. The goal is to reduce radiation exposure while maintaining image quality needed for accurate diagnosis.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Low-dose CT scan
What this could lead to
If successful, this could establish a safer, widely usable CT protocol for children, reducing radiation exposure without sacrificing diagnostic accuracy.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage protocol development study, not testing a new drug or cure. The low-dose images might not be clear enough for all diagnoses, and results may vary across hospitals.
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Affiliated Women's Hospital of Jiangnan University
Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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Baoding Hospital, Beijing Children's Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University
Baoding, Heibei, China
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Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
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Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
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Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
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Children's Hospital of Changchun
Changchun, Jilin, China
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Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders.
Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, China
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Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Guangdong Women and Children Hospital
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Medical Center for Capital Children's Health, Capital Medical University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
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Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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National Institute for Radiological Protection, China CDC
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
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People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China
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Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
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Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
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ShanghaiTech University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiao Tong University
Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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the First Hospital of Jilin University
Changchun, Jilin, China
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