Validation of a Novel Thoracic Neoplasm Radiotherapy Image Guidance Technique: A Pilot Study

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Overview

The overall, broad objective of this study is to pilot the BSD technique. The specific purpose of this particular study is to generate pilot data to validate several crucial steps of the BSD technique, in particular steps 1, 2, and 4. Radiation treatments will proceed per standard of care, and will not be modified in any way during this protocol. This study is a non-treatment protocol.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Masking

NONE

Conditions

Lung Cancer

Interventions

reproduce breathing cycle utilizing spirometryPROCEDURE

reproduce breathing cycle utilizing spirometry

Freebreathing in Body fix moldPROCEDURE

Freebreathing in Body fix mold

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Any thoracic neoplasm scheduled to undergo radiation therapy * 18 years or older * Must be treated with radiation as part of standard of care * Able to tolerate the mouthpiece for spirometry and video glasses * Ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * None

Locations (1)

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Reproducibility of the guided breathing cycle

Time frame: 6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Stability of motion envelope derived from initial 4D imaging compared to CT's obtained throughout the course of therapy

Time frame: 6 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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