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CT scan is done using different methods of slices (Thickness). There are advantages and disadvantages of these methods. In this study, we plan to understand which of the 2 methods,(Automatic and Manual) is safer in terms of exposure to radiation.

Comparative study of radiation dose levels in automatic and manual slice thickness selection in Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography Abdomen: A prospective study. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/08/056918
Enrollment
52
Registered
2023-08-25
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-07-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: - Health Condition 2: K00-K95- Diseases of the digestive system

Interventions

Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

Yenepoya Medical College Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants who are undergoing examination of CECT abdomen scan

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Participants with history of contrast allergy 2)Participants with creatinine level more than 1.3 mg/dL

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Determine which method of slice thickness is better for reduction of radiation dose in CECT abdomen scanTimepoint: The time from beginning of the scan to end of the scan (approximately 2-3 minutes)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Determine which slice selection method will provide a lesser scan time in CECT abdomenTimepoint: The time from beginning of the scan to end of the scan in both automatic & manual slice selection (approximately 2-3 minutes)—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAmita Digambar Dabholkar

Yenepoya School of Allied Health Sciences

alphy@yenepoya.edu.in8951494533

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026