Comparison of CXR and MnDCT

Acute Dyspnoea Clinical Trial

Official title:
A Comparison of Chest Radiography and Minimum Dose Chest CT

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

A comparison of chest x-ray (CXR) and Minimum dose CT (MnDCT) in the acutely ill patient. The hypothesis is that MnDCT is more sensitive than CXR in the detection of acute findings in the acutely ill patient.

Clinical Trial Description

A comparison of chest x-ray (CXR) and Minimum dose CT (MnDCT) in a cohort of 100 patients admitted for acute respiratory distress. Chest radiography (CXR) is compared to Minimum Dose CT (MnDCT) for the detection of consolidation;lung nodules, heart failure. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Non-Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Diagnostic

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Acute Dyspnoea

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT00188435
Study type	Interventional
Source	University Health Network, Toronto
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Status	Completed
Phase	Phase 1
Start date	November 2003
Completion date	December 2004

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