Status:
TERMINATED
Prone Patient Positioning in Reducing Tumor Motion and Improving Breathing Reproduction in Patients With Lung Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy
Lead Sponsor:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Conditions:
Lung Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
This clinical trial studies prone patient positioning in reducing tumor motion and improving breathing reproduction in patients with lung cancer undergoing radiation therapy. Prone patient positioning...
Detailed Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. Quantify the three-dimensional tumor and normal tissue (thoracic and abdominal) motion, deformation and volume changes with the respiratory cycle during imaging in prone vs. su...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Measurable disease on the planning computed tomography (CT) scan
- Patients with lung cancer visible on fluoroscopic imaging or planning CT who are scheduled to receive external beam radiation treatment will be eligible for this study
Exclusion
- Patients requiring continuous supplemental oxygen due to the requirement of spirometry during all imaging studies
- Pregnant females
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2010
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
23 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01851161
Start Date
May 1 2010
End Date
September 1 2015
Last Update
September 18 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Virginia Commonwealth University, Massey Cancer Center
Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298