Could new CT scans use less radiation without losing clarity?

NCT ID NCT02417714

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tests whether new CT imaging methods that use less radiation can produce pictures as clear as standard CT scans. About 215 healthy adults scheduled for a chest, abdomen, and pelvis CT will get one extra low-radiation scan. Researchers will compare image quality between the two methods.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to safer CT scans with lower radiation exposure for patients.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage imaging study, not a treatment trial. The new methods may not match standard image quality in all cases.

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Locations

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITING

Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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