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ISRCTN
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ISRCTN28538744
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ClinicalTrials.gov identifier
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Public title
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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
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Scientific title
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Acronym
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N/A
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Serial number at source
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05/Q0108/194
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Study hypothesis
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64 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.
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Ethics approval
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Not provided at time of registration
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Study design
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Randomised controlled trial
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Countries of recruitment
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United Kingdom
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Disease/condition/study domain
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Subarachnoid haemorrhage
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Participants - inclusion criteria
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All patients admitted with sub-arachnoid haemorrhage to the Neurosurgery department.
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Participants - exclusion criteria
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Does not match inclusion criteria
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Anticipated start date
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01/10/2005
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Anticipated end date
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31/12/2006
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Status of trial
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Completed |
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Patient information material
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Target number of participants
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100
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Interventions
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64 slice computed tomography angiography (CTA) versus 16 slice CTA versus rotational digital subtraction angiography (DSA)
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Primary outcome measure(s)
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Ability to detect intracranial aneurysms
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Secondary outcome measure(s)
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Radiation dose administered
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Sources of funding
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University of Cambridge (UK) - Internal University departmental funding
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Trial website
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Publications
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Contact name
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Dr
Jonathan
Gillard
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Address
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University Department of Radiology
Addenbrooke's Hospital
Hills Road
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City/town
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Cambridge
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Zip/Postcode
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CB2 2QQ
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Country
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United Kingdom
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Sponsor
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Addenbrookes NHS Trust (UK)
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Address
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Addenbrooke's Hospital
Hills Road
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City/town
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Cambridge
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Zip/Postcode
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CB2 2QQ
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Country
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United Kingdom
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Date applied
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26/05/2005
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Last edited
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14/09/2009
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Date ISRCTN assigned
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13/07/2005
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