AI-Powered Low-Radiation CT scans could transform emergency diagnosis
NCT ID NCT05651360
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a low-dose CT scan, enhanced with deep learning image reconstruction, can diagnose acute abdominal conditions as accurately as a standard CT scan. 246 adults with abdominal pain received both scans, and the low-dose version used less than 30% of the usual radiation. The goal is to see if AI can maintain diagnostic quality while reducing radiation exposure.
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 with deep learning image reconstruction
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could allow doctors to use lower-radiation CT scans for diagnosing acute abdominal pain without losing accuracy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The low-dose CT may still miss some conditions compared to standard CT, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Odense University Hospital
Odense, Denmark
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Oslo University Hospital
Oslo, Norway
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