New CT scanner tested: sharper images ahead?
NCT ID NCT06769594
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new silicon photon counting CT scanner in 64 adults who already needed a CT scan. The goal was to see if the new scanner works well in a real hospital setting and produces good quality images. Participants had an extra scan using the new device, and researchers compared the images to standard scans and tracked any safety issues.
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 better, more detailed CT scans with less radiation for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study focused on data collection, not on proving health benefits. The new scanner may not show clear advantages over current CT technology.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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64 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The subject population will consist of adults that are 18-years of age or older, and who have undergone a prior clinically indicated imaging exam of at least one of the following anatomical areas: head, neck, heart, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and/or extremities.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: Subjects may be included in this study if they meet the following criteria: 1. Who are 18 year of age or older; 2. Able to sign and date the informed consent form; AND 3. Who have in the past 120 days or will in the future 30 days from the day of consent undergo a clinically indicated imaging exam (MRI, CT, radiograph, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, bone material density, interventional radiology procedure) of the head, neck, heart, chest, abdomen, pelvis, or extremities where images are available for this prior exam. Exclusion Criteria: Subjects may be excluded from participating in study if they meet any of the following criteria: 1. Who are pregnant or lactating; 2. Who were previously enrolled in this study; 3. For contrast-enhanced CT exams, anyone with known or suspected allergy to iodinated contrast agents; 4. For contrast-enhanced CT exams, anyone with known or suspected renal insufficiency as determined by site medical personnel; 5. Who are in need of urgent or emergent care; 6. Who have any conditions that, in the opinion of the PI or designee, would interfere with the evaluation of the results or constitute a health hazard for the subject; and, 7. Who are unwilling to have GEHC personnel present for the CT exam.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States
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