AI-Powered Low-Dose CT could spare cancer patients unnecessary radiation
NCT ID NCT03151564
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a low-radiation CT scan, enhanced with artificial intelligence software, can detect liver tumors as accurately as a standard CT scan. About 146 adults with colorectal cancer and known liver metastases will receive both scans. The goal is to see if the lower-dose method provides clear enough images for radiologists to find tumors, potentially reducing radiation exposure in future scans.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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146 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2017
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 90 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patient must be \>/= 18 years of age and \</=90 years of age 2. Men and non-pregnant women 3. Pathology proven diagnosis of colon or colorectal carcinoma 4. Liver metastases on most recent CT examination 5. Standard of care CT abdomen examination planned WITH IV contrast Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients cannot give informed consent 2. Patients cannot undergo CT examination
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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