NCT07870525 Chest Radiography Versus Ultra-Low-Dose Chest Computed Tomography in Adults in the Emergency Department
| NCT ID | NCT07870525 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Southern Denmark |
| Condition | Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 66 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-01-29 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-06 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 66 participants in total. It began in 2025-01-29 with a primary completion date of 2027-06.
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Brief Summary
Objective: To quantify and compare total staff person-time per imaging episode betweenconventional chest radiography (CXR) and ULDCT in adult emergency department patients in whom CAP is a differential diagnosis.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients presenting to the emergency department during daytime weekday hours in whom CAP is a differential diagnosis, and who are able to undergo the assigned imaging examination. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients requiring immediate imaging for a critical condition (for example suspected pneumothorax). * Bariatric patients exceeding the technical limits of the scanner * Pregnancy * Patients requiring additional imaging beyond the chest (for example abdominal CT) * Severe dementia, or need for sedation to complete imaging * Patients requiring mechanical ventilation. * Patients requiring accompaniment by medical staff during transport
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07870525 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP). Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07870525 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07870525 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact University of Southern Denmark to inquire about joining.
Where is the NCT07870525 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Aabenraa, Denmark.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07870525 clinical trial?
NCT07870525 is sponsored by University of Southern Denmark. The trial plans to enroll 66 participants.