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Feasibility of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography for Head and Neck Carinomas: Analysis of Clinical Throughput and Patient Reported Outcomes.


Phase 1
18 Months
N/A
Not Enrolling
Both
Head and Neck Carcinoma

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Trial Information

Feasibility of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography for Head and Neck Carinomas: Analysis of Clinical Throughput and Patient Reported Outcomes.


Inclusion Criteria:



- age greater than 18 years

- undergoing radical radiation therapy for head and neck carcinoma at the BC Cancer
Agency

Exclusion Criteria:

- treatment being offered is not for curative intent

- patient has received previous radiation for head and neck cancer

- patient has systemic lupus erythematosis or scleroderma

- patients has other autoimmune connective tissue disorders

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Outcome Measure:

Clinical efficiency for volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) delivery

Outcome Description:

Prospective work-flow metrics describing clinical efficiency for volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) delivery with and without cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) acquisition at the BCCA, generated from time requirements for treatment verification and delivery. The time spent by the patients at each stage of radiation therapy delivery will be recorded, including; time in radiation bunker, time in immobilization frame, kV or CBCT acquisition and online correction time, and beam on time

Outcome Time Frame:

After patient treated

Safety Issue:

No

Principal Investigator

Jonn Wu, MD

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

British Columbia Cancer Agency

Authority:

Canada: Health Canada

Study ID:

VMAT, CBCT for H&N ca

NCT ID:

NCT01384890

Start Date:

July 2011

Completion Date:

May 2012

Related Keywords:

  • Head and Neck Carcinoma
  • Carcinoma
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms

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