64 slice computed tomography angiography (CTA) and rotational digital subtraction angiography (DSA) in the assessment of patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage: a study to improve effectiveness and reduce patient radiation dose

ISRCTN ISRCTN28538744
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN28538744
Protocol serial number 05/Q0108/194
Sponsor Addenbrookes NHS Trust (UK)
Funder University of Cambridge (UK) - Internal University departmental funding
Submission date
26/05/2005
Registration date
13/07/2005
Last edited
30/07/2012
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Circulatory System
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Prof Jonathan Gillard
Scientific

University Department of Radiology
Addenbrooke's Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 2QQ
United Kingdom

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Scientific title
Study objectives64 slice CTA is just as good as DSA for the detection of intra cerebral aneurysms and is superior to 16 slice CTA in rsolution and dose to the patient.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedSubarachnoid haemorrhage
Intervention64 slice computed tomography angiography (CTA) versus 16 slice CTA versus rotational digital subtraction angiography (DSA)
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

Ability to detect intracranial aneurysms

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Radiation dose administered

Completion date31/12/2006

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexAll
Target sample size at registration100
Key inclusion criteriaAll patients admitted with sub-arachnoid haemorrhage to the Neurosurgery department.
Key exclusion criteriaDoes not match inclusion criteria
Date of first enrolment01/10/2005
Date of final enrolment31/12/2006

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

University Department of Radiology
Cambridge
CB2 2QQ
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 01/05/2005 Yes No