Rolling scanner could bring CT to sick Kids' bedside
NCT ID NCT07166926
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a mobile CT scanner, already approved for head scans, can safely take pictures of the chest and belly in children under 5 or those too small for standard machines. The goal is to help kids who are too sick to be moved to the radiology department. Researchers will check if the images are good enough for doctors to make a diagnosis.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SOMATOM On.site mobile CT scanner
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could allow bedside CT scans for children who are too sick to move, reducing transport risks and delays.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 25 children. The scanner may not produce acceptable images for all body areas, and results may not apply to all pediatric patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Duke University Hospital
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27710, United States