Status:
RECRUITING
Dual-Energy Computed Tomography (DECT) in Acute Neck Infections: Comparison With Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Lead Sponsor:
Turku University Hospital
Conditions:
Neck Abscess
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this prospective study is to compare MRI and DECT in imaging acute neck infection. 50 patients suspected for neck infection will undergo both modalities, which will then be compared in ...
Detailed Description
Deep neck infections present challenges even in modern medicine, due to complex anatomy and potentially lethal complications. True extent of the infection is difficult to assess clinically. Therefore,...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Suspicion of acute neck infection as deemed by the referring physician
Exclusion
- History of a serious adverse reaction to intravenous iodine- or gadolinium-based contrast agent
- Severe kidney dysfunction (eGFR \< 30 mL/min/1.73m2)
- Foreign metallic objects incompatible with MRI in the body
- Inability to give informed consent, as deemed by study physician
- Inability to follow study instructions
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 22 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05303922
Start Date
March 22 2022
End Date
March 1 2026
Last Update
March 31 2022
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Turku University Hospital
Turku, Finland, 20521