Can a new CT algorithm spot asbestos damage with far less radiation?
NCT ID NCT01955018
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether a new CT image-reconstruction algorithm called Veo can detect asbestos-related lung and pleural changes as accurately as the standard method, while delivering a much lower radiation dose. The study involves 90 workers previously exposed to asbestos, who will undergo CT scans using both techniques. The goal is to see if the ultra-low-dose approach can maintain image quality and diagnostic accuracy, potentially making screening safer for people at risk of asbestos-related diseases.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A new CT image-reconstruction algorithm called Veo
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could make CT screening safer for asbestos-exposed workers by cutting radiation exposure while keeping image quality high.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small and early, and the new algorithm may not detect all subtle asbestos-related changes as reliably as the standard method.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France