| Source of record | UK Trials |
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN28538744 |
| Date ISRCTN assigned | 13/07/2005 |
| Local reference number(s) | 05/Q0108/194 |
| Public title | 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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| Acronym | N/A |
| Disease/condition/study domain | Subarachnoid haemorrhage |
| Study hypothesis | 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. |
| Design/methodology | Randomised controlled trial |
| Research ethics review | Not provided at time of registration |
| Countries of trial | United Kingdom |
| Participants - inclusion criteria | All patients admitted with sub-arachnoid haemorrhage to the Neurosurgery department. |
| Participants - exclusion criteria | Not provided at time of registration |
| Patient information material |
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| Anticipated start date | 01/10/2005 |
| Anticipated end date | 31/12/2006 |
| Status of trial | Completed |
| Target number of participants | 100 |
| Interventions | 64 slice computed tomography angiography (CTA) versus 16 slice CTA versus rotational digital subtraction angiography (DSA) |
| Primary outcome measure(s) | Ability to detect intracranial aneurysms |
| Secondary outcome measure(s) | Radiation dose administered |
| Sources of funding | Internal University departmental funding |
| Sponsor name | Addenbrookes NHS Trust (UK) |
| Sponsor details | Addenbrooke's Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
United Kingdom
CB2 2QQ |
| Contact name | Dr Jonathan Gillard |
| Contact details | University Department of Radiology
Addenbrooke's Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
United Kingdom
CB2 2QQ |
| More information | For more up-to-date information please go to the ISRCTN link below. |
| Link to record in ISRCTN Register | ISRCTN28538744 |
| Date last extracted from ISRCTN register | 17/04/2008 |
