Set up and Monitoring of Patients Receiving Proton Radiation
Conditions
Keywords
Proton radiation, AlignRT
Brief summary
This study aims to investigate the advantages of using AlignRT, a commercially available, FDA approved camera-based imaging system for proton therapy patients prior to and during their radiation treatment delivery.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Florida
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Patients with tumors of the brain, head and neck, thorax, upper abdomen, posterior spine/sacrum and extremities
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Paired difference between image accuracy plan data from the AlignRT system compared to the current x-ray based imaging system. | 3 months | Enrollment and analysis will be restricted to adult patients with tumors of the brain, head and neck region, thorax, upper abdomen, or posterior spine/sacrum. Primary outcome will be analyzed by paired t-test. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed