The purpose of this study is to begin to develop a device to stabilize the head during stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). SRS is a therapy for brain disorders and cancers that uses a precise dose of radiation to treat a disease, and is different from whole brain radiation. This study aims to stabilize patient head motions during radiation therapy through the use of a special experimental head holder. The investigators would like to first see how the experimental device works in whole brain radiation.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
DEVICE_FEASIBILITY
Masking
NONE
Experimental device attached to treatment table.
The AlignRT system (an FDA approved medical device that automatically turns off the radiation beam if the head moves beyond a set distance) will be used to track real-time motions of the head. This system is used with radiation therapy as standard of care.
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Access feasibility of the use of an experimental head stabilizer device
Feasibility will be defined as to whether or not the 6D target is ≤ 0.5mm and ≤ 0.5deg for greater than 95% of treatment time
Time frame: During radiation treatment (5-10 days)
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