Clinical trials: CT Photon Counting
Heart Failure
Cardiac Hemodynamics During Left Ventricular Assist
The goal of this observational study is to exploratively investigate intracardiac geometry and hemodynamics in patients with ongoing HeartMate 3-therapy in the Swedish Southeast Healthcare region.
- Trial name
- FlowVAD (NCT06115096)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Region Östergötland
Atherosclerotic Disease
Spectral CT Protocol Optimization for Atherosclerotic Plaque CharacterizatION
The SCORPION study (Spectral CT Protocol Optimization for Atherosclerotic Plaque Characterization) is a retrospective and prospective observational research project aimed at improving the diagnostic accuracy of dual-energy CT…
- Trial name
- SCORPION (NCT06886958)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS SYNLAB SDN
Supra-Aortic Stenosis
Comparison of Spectral Photon Counting CT (SPCCT) With Dual Energy CT (DECT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for Plaque and Lumen Carotid Arteries Evaluation
In this study, the investigator propose to determine the efficiency of a new and more sophisticated imaging prototype, the Spectral Photon Counting Computed Tomography (SPCCT), at characterizing vulnerable plaques and luminal…
- Trial name
- CAPL (NCT04466787)
- Testing
- Spectral Photon Counting Computed Tomography (SPCCT), Dual Energy CT (DECT)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Head and Neck Cancer (H&N)
PET-CT Imaging With PCD-CT
This pilot study evaluates the clinical utility of photon counting detector computed tomography (PCD-CT) in PET-CT imaging for head and neck cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT07242690
- Testing
- PCD-CT, PET CT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Coronary Artery Disease
Evaluation of PCD-CT Based Image Parameters in the Assessment and Quantification of Coronary Artery Disease
The goal of this observational study is to learn about a new type of computed tomography (Photon-Counting Detector CT) in patients with coronary artery disease.
- Trial name
- EPIPHANY (NCT05877768)
- Testing
- Photon Counting Detector Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Mainz
IPF, ILD
Photon-counting CT Scan vs Standard HRCT Scan in the Identification of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
The CT-IPF ANTHEM study is designed to prospectively compare PCDCT to HRCT scan in the identification of specific ILD diagnosis discussed during the multidisciplinary discussion to increase diagnostic confidence and reduce…
- Conditions
- IPF, ILD, Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), Interstitial Lung Diseases
- Trial name
- CT-IPF ANTHEM (NCT07790614)
- Testing
- Photon counting CT
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 156 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Clinico Humanitas
Computed Tomography Angiography, Coronary Artery Disease
Randomized Prospective Trial on the Cost-Effectiveness of Photon-Counting CT Versus Energy-Integrating Detector CT in Suspected Chronic Coronary Syndrome
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is recommended as a first-line imaging test in patients with suspected obstructive CAD.
- Trial name
- COST-PCCT-CCS (NCT07831304)
- Testing
- Radomization to undergo CCTA with EID-CT, Randomization to undergo CCTA with PCD-CT
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 630 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS San Raffaele
Gastrointestinal Lesions
Photon-Counting CT for Detection of Small Gastrointestinal Lesions
This comparative matched-cohort study aims to evaluate the diagnostic performance of contrast-enhanced photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) for detecting small gastrointestinal lesions compared with energy-integrating…
- Trial name
- PCCT-GI (NCT07748923)
- Testing
- Contrast-Enhanced Photon-Counting Computed Tomography, Contrast-Enhanced Energy-Integrating Detector Dual-Energy Computed Tomography
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,762 people
- Sponsor
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Carotid Plaque
CT Evaluation of Carotid Plaque Components
The goal of this observational study is to validate the diagnostic performance of photon counting/spectral CT to distinguish tissue components in ischemic stroke with MRI, semi-automated segmentation software or histology as the…
- Trial name
- NCT05764772
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Intracranial Stenosis, Venous Sinus Stenosis
This Prospective Observational Study Aims to Evaluate the Capability of Ultra-high-resolution Photon-counting CT Angiography (UHR PCD-CTA) for Noninvasive Evaluation of Intracranial Venous Sinus Stents. The Study Will Compare Image Quality, Stent Visualization, Metal-related Artifacts, and Diagnosti
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ultra-high-resolution photon-counting CT angiography (UHR PCD-CTA) for noninvasive assessment of intracranial venous sinus stents.
- Conditions
- Intracranial Stenosis, Venous Sinus Stenosis, Stent Implantation, Intracranial Venous Pressures
- Trial name
- NCT07762677
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Xin Lou
Radiation Protection, Image Enhancement
Next-Generation Photon-Counting CT Technology: Development and Clinical Evaluation
This project aims to develop and evaluate a next-generation photon-counting CT prototype, and assess whether next-generation photon-counting CT--which enables reduced radiation dose, high spatial resolution, and spectral…
- Trial name
- CT-DACE (NCT06691659)
- Testing
- CT-DACE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
CT Photon-Counting
Clinical Feasibility and Evaluation of Silicon Photon Counting CT
The purpose of the study is to collect data to evaluate utility of the using photon-counting CT in a clinical setting.
- Trial name
- NCT05838482
- Testing
- CT Photon-Counting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GE Healthcare
Computed Tomography
Next Generation CT System
The purpose of the study is to collect data to evaluate utility of a next generation CT system in a clinical setting.
- Trial name
- NCT06769594
- Testing
- Investigational CT Scan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- GE Healthcare
Coronary Artery Disease, Plaque
PCCT-Defined High-Risk Plaque and Future Coronary Events: The PREDICT Study
This prospective cohort study aims to determine whether high-risk coronary plaques identified by novel Photon-Counting Detector CT (PCCT) independently predict future major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Plaque, Photon-Counting Computed Tomography
- Trial name
- PREDICT (NCT07822737)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Chao Yang Hospital
Coronary Stenosis, Calcific Coronary Arteriosclerosis
CT in Calcified Coronary Arteries With Photon Counting Detector
Coronary CT angiography is challenging in patients with more than mildly calcified coronary vessels, because of calcium artefacts that prevents evaluation of the lumen.
- Trial name
- CCT-PCD-1 (NCT05551351)
- Testing
- Cardiac CT with photon counting detector
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Region Örebro County
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Stable Angina Pectoris
Identification of Lesion Characteristics in Coronary Plaques Using Multimodality Intravascular Imaging and Novel Photon-counting CT in Stable Angina
Coronary artery disease, caused by the furring up of the heart arteries by atherosclerosis, is a major cause of death in the UK.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Stable Angina Pectoris, Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD)
- Trial name
- ILUMINA (NCT07864025)
- Testing
- observational study
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Mary University of London
Stress Fracture Foot, Stress Fracture Ankle
Detecting and Assessing Leg and Foot Stress Fractures Using Photon Counting CT
Stress fractures (fatigue or insufficiency fracture) are caused by the mismatch between bone strength and chronic stress applied to the bone. The vast majority of these fractures occur in the lower extremity.
- Conditions
- Stress Fracture Foot, Stress Fracture Ankle, Stress Fracture of Tibia, Stress Fracture Metatarsal
- Trial name
- FootPCCT (NCT06024798)
- Testing
- Photon-Counting-Computed-Tomography
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Balgrist University Hospital
Lung Neoplasm Malignant
Benefit of Spectral Information in Patients Suspected for Lung Cancer
Purpose The aim of the study is to investigate the utilization of photon counting CT (PCCT) and the spectral information provided to determine the impact of spectral information on follow-up examinations.
- Trial name
- NCT06440616
- Testing
- Spectral CT images generated by a photon counting CT scanner
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev
Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngeal Carcinoma
p-PHOTOLARYNX- ANTHEM: Photon-Counting CT in Laryngeal Cancer Staging
Laryngeal cancer can affect speaking, swallowing, and breathing. Treatment selection depends on accurately defining tumor spread within the larynx, particularly invasion of the paraglottic space, thyroid cartilage, and subglottic…
- Trial name
- H&NRAD-2025-01 (NCT07603167)
- Testing
- Photon Counting Computed Tomography
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Humanitas University
Rectal Carcinoma
Contrast-Enhanced Photon-Counting Detector CT (PCD-CT) for the Local Staging of Rectal Cancer
This study evaluates whether images taken using a photon counting detector CT scanner (PCD-CT) can determine the growth of rectal cancer as well as, or better than, MRI for the management of patients with rectal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT06965166
- Testing
- PCD-CT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic