Upgrading CT imaging technology for better lung disease diagnosis
NAEOTOM Alpha Photon-Counting CT Scanner
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF IOWA · NIH-10853685
This study is testing a new type of CT scanner that can take clearer pictures of your lungs with less radiation, which could help doctors better understand and diagnose lung conditions like asthma and COPD.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (IOWA CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10853685 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing lung disease diagnosis by upgrading to a new photon-counting CT scanner, which offers improved imaging capabilities. The new scanner, Siemens NAEOTOM Alpha, directly counts photons and reduces scanning artifacts that can misrepresent lung density. By utilizing advanced technology, it aims to provide clearer images with higher spatial resolution while minimizing radiation exposure. This could lead to more accurate assessments of lung conditions such as asthma and COPD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with lung diseases such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who require imaging for diagnosis or treatment planning.
Not a fit: Patients without lung conditions or those who do not require imaging studies may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better management of lung diseases for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Similar advancements in imaging technology have shown promise in improving diagnostic accuracy in other medical fields, suggesting a strong potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
IOWA CITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF IOWA — IOWA CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HOFFMAN, ERIC ALFRED — UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
- Study coordinator: HOFFMAN, ERIC ALFRED
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease