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How arm position affects image quality and radiation dose during CT scans of the abdomen and pelvis

Comparison of image quality and radiation dose based on arm position in individual undergoing CT abdomen and pelvis scan - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/05/111049
Enrollment
80
Registered
2026-05-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K928- Other specified diseases of the digestive system

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Bollikonda Nitin
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult patients aged 18 years or above who are referred for a CT abdomen and pelvis scan as part of routine clinical care. Patients who can keep their arms above their heads or who are unable to raise their arms during the scan. Patients undergoing CT scanning at 120 kV.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with a BMI above 30 or those classified as obesity class II are excluded. Patients with Grade 3 fatty liver. Patients with metal implants in the region of interest.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare radiation dose and image quality in patients positioned with arms up vs arms down.Timepoint: 7 Months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the image quality using different reconstruction techniques in patients with arms down position.Timepoint: 2 Months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Nitika C Panakkal

Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), MAHE

bollikonda.mchpmpl2025@learner.manipal.edu9505432176

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026