Evaluation of Cone Beam Kilovoltage Imaging During Radiation Therapy for Tumors of the Head and Neck
18 Years
N/A
Both
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Trial Information
Evaluation of Cone Beam Kilovoltage Imaging During Radiation Therapy for Tumors of the Head and Neck
The general purpose of this study is to evaluate Kilovoltage (kv) Imaging, specifically the
Cone-beam CT (CBCT) scan device, to assess the accuracy of radiation therapy treatment
delivery for patients with head and neck neoplasms
Inclusion Criteria:
- any patient receiving radiation therapy for a head and neck tumor assigned to the new
Elekta Synergy Linare Accelerator
Exclusion Criteria:
- NA
Type of Study:
Interventional
Study Design:
Allocation: Non-Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Outcome Measure:
The hypothesis is that by using CBCT, the CTV to PTV margin can be reduced by approximately 50% (from 5 mm to 2.5 mm) and that this can reduce toxicity and allow radiotherapy dose escalation.
Safety Issue:
No
Principal Investigator
Pramila Rani Anne, MD
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
Thomas Jefferson University
Authority:
United States: Institutional Review Board
Study ID:
06U.195
NCT ID:
NCT00358007
Start Date:
March 2007
Completion Date:
September 2010
Related Keywords:
- Head and Neck Neoplasms
- Kilovoltage Imaging
- Cone-beam CT
- CBCT
- radiation therapy
- head and neck neoplasms
- Neoplasms
- Head and Neck Neoplasms
Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-6541 |
