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Water equivalent diameter and size specific dose estimation

Investigation of Radiation Dose Measurements in Pediatric CT Scans

Not Recruiting
100 years or below
All
Phase N/A
1 Location

Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is to compare WED and SSDE in a series of pediatric patients who underwent chest and/or abdomen CT scans in Riley hospital for children.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to compare WED and SSDE in a series of pediatric patients who underwent chest and/or abdomen CT scans in Riley hospital for children.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Healthy
  • Age: 100 years or below
  • Gender: All

This study investigates the comparison of two radiation dose measurements, WED and SSDE, in children who have had CT scans of the chest and/or abdomen. CT scans are imaging tests that help doctors see inside the body, and they use a small amount of radiation to create detailed pictures. WED and SSDE are methods used to measure the amount of radiation a patient receives during these scans.

Participants in the study will undergo CT scans as part of their medical care. The study will analyze the radiation dose received during these scans using the WED and SSDE methods. This will help to understand which method provides a more accurate measure of radiation exposure in pediatric patients.

  • Who can participate: Children aged 0-18 who have had chest and/or abdomen CT scans are eligible to participate.
  • Study details: Participants will have their radiation dose measured using two methods, Weighted Effective Dose (WED) and Size-Specific Dose Estimate (SSDE). These measurements are part of the study to compare the effectiveness of each method.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1502711861

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