Multiple Pulmonary Nodules, Pulmonary Nodule, Solitary
Conditions
Keywords
Pulmonary nodule, solitary, Multiple pulmonary nodules
Brief summary
To perform a multiple reader, multiple case (MRMC) observer study assessing the detection performance of VolumeRAD tomosynthesis of the chest in detecting lung nodules.
Detailed description
Digital tomosynthesis is a form of limited angle tomography that creates a series of section images using a conventional x-ray tube and generator, a digital detector, and appropriate reconstruction software. It creates section images from a series of projection images acquired as the x-ray tube moves along a prescribed path. Because tomosynthesis can minimize the visual presence of overlying anatomy - the ribs, for example - it has the potential to improve the detection of lesions such as pulmonary nodules when compared with conventional chest radiography. The primary aim of this study is to determine whether the use of VolumeRAD tomosynthesis, in addition to CxR, increases physician accuracy in the detection of lung nodules between 3mm and 20mm in diameter when compared to conventional posterior-anterior (PA) and lateral (LAT) chest radiography (CxR). This aim will be addressed by measuring free-response performance of experienced (with VolumeRAD), blinded expert readers' detection performance. Specifically, we will compare detection performance, as measured by the area under the alternative free response receiver operating characteristic (AFROC) curve, among readers viewing PA and LAT chest X-rays versus VolumeRAD tomosynthesis. The nodule will be the unit of analysis.
Interventions
DEVICEChest tomosynthesis and X-ray
VolumeRAD tomosynthesis; Conventional Chest X-ray; Dual energy (bone and soft tissue PA chest images)
Sponsors
American College of Radiology - Image Metrix
GE Healthcare
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Scheduled for chest CT as part of their needed medical care; * If available, individuals who have had previous imaging to suggest they fulfill the needs of the study; * 18 years of age, or older; * In good enough physical condition to stand motionless and hold their breath during the image acquisition procedures.
Exclusion criteria
* Children under 18 years of age; * Women who are pregnant or who suspect they may be pregnant; * Individuals who on previous imaging are shown to have objects in or around the lungs that might produce substantial artifacts that would obscure pulmonary nodules; * Individuals who on recent imaging had active lung or pleural disease that would obscure pulmonary nodules; * Individuals with more than 5 pulmonary nodules between 5mm and 20mm in diameter in either right or left lung. * Individuals suspected to have more than 15 total nodules between 3mm and 20mm. NOTE that up to 20 nodules between 3mm and 20mm will be allowed in the final study sample.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-reader, multi-case Receiver Operating Characteristics (ROC) methodology. | Post accrual of 210 participants | The primary objective of this study is to determine if the use of VolumeRAD tomosynthesis increases the accuracy of the detection of lung nodules between 3mm and 20mm in diameter when compared to conventional PA and lateral chest radiography alone. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Actionability classification accuracy of all modalities | Multipe reader, multiple case reader study |
Countries
Sweden, United States
Outcome results
None listed