rectum carcinoma
Conditions
Interventions
As part of this research there are five additional MRI scans. Because the first
MRI scan made on the same day as the first radiation fraction it does not need
a separate baseline MRI scan.
Sponsors
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Ziekenhuis
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: patients with proven adenocarcinoma in the rectum, receiving radiotherapy of 25 x 2 Gy.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - contra-indications for a MRI exam - patients with prior irradiation or surgery in the pelvic area - patients with WHO performance status more or the same as 2.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To establish an estimate on the anatomical variation (position, shape, size) and functional MR parameters of the GTV during radiotherapy treatment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Establish the feasibility of radiotherapy treatment planning for the treatment of rectum carcinoma on an MRL. Establish the need of adaptive replanning during the course of treatment on an MRL | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed