Evaluation of Esophageal Motion by Computed Tomography (CT) During the Course of Thoracic Radiotherapy
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Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Trial Information
Evaluation of Esophageal Motion by Computed Tomography (CT) During the Course of Thoracic Radiotherapy
OBJECTIVES:
- Determine the inter- and intra-fraction movement of the esophagus using CT scans in
patients undergoing thoracic radiotherapy.
OUTLINE: This is a pilot study.
Patients undergo CT scans at baseline and then once weekly during their scheduled
radiotherapy sessions to determine esophageal placement while in the treatment position. CT
scans are performed before and after the radiotherapy session. Pretreatment and
post-treatment scans are compared.
PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 15-30 patients will be accrued for this study.
Inclusion Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
- Planning to undergo definitive thoracic radiotherapy
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
Age
- Not specified
Performance status
- Not specified
Life expectancy
- Not specified
Hematopoietic
- Not specified
Hepatic
- Not specified
Renal
- Not specified
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
Biologic therapy
- Not specified
Chemotherapy
- Not specified
Endocrine therapy
- Not specified
Radiotherapy
- See Disease Characteristics
- No concurrent palliative thoracic radiotherapy
Surgery
- Not specified
Other
- Concurrent participation in other clinical trials allowed
Type of Study:
Interventional
Study Design:
Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
Outcome Measure:
Inter- and intra-fraction movement of the esophagus as measured by CT scans
Safety Issue:
No
Principal Investigator
Andre A. Konski, MD
Investigator Role:
Study Chair
Investigator Affiliation:
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Authority:
United States: Federal Government
Study ID:
CDR0000304723
NCT ID:
NCT00433524
Start Date:
April 2003
Completion Date:
September 2007
Related Keywords:
- Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- unspecified adult solid tumor, protocol specific
Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Fox Chase Cancer Center - Philadelphia | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111-2497 |
