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Purpose

This study will evaluate the feasibility of using this novel patient position monitoring system for patients receiving radiation therapy to targets involving the chest or upper abdomen, as these are the most affected by respiratory motion. This motion monitoring system will be incorporated with standard of care on-board CT imaging to confirm that the respiratory position is tracking the tumor target appropriately.

Conditions

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

- Planning to receive a course of radiation therapy that, per the treating radiation
oncologist, requires motion management at the time of CT simulation and during
treatment. Types of treatments that require motion management during radiation
therapy include treatments to the lung, heart, breast, and upper abdomen (pancreas,
liver, adrenals). These may include either free-breathing treatments or breath-hold
treatments.

- At least 18 years of age.

- No documented allergy to medical grade adhesives.

- Able to understand and willing to sign an IRB approved written informed consent
document.

Study Design

Phase
Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Cohort
Time Perspective
Prospective

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Motion management system during standard of care treatment Patients will wear the motion management system (eMotus) during their CT simulation scan and each of their radiation therapy treatments (no more than 15 fractions). CT simulation will take approximately 40 minutes and radiation treatments will take approximately 15-45 minutes depending on the patient's plan. Patients will complete questionnaires collecting feedback on the device after receiving their last fraction of treatment.
  • Device: Patient Position Monitoring System
    The device is a motion management system for patients receiving radiation therapy. The system is composed of a disposable fiber optic sensor pad, a signal transceiver, and software to receive and display patient data. The sensor pad is applied to the patient's chest or abdomen and plugged into the signal transceiver, which provides the system's software to provide a visual respiratory trace for the treatment team.
    Other names:
    • EmpNia eMotus

Recruiting Locations

Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri 63110
Contact:
Pamela Samson, MD, MPHS
314-801-3806
psamson@wustl.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine

Study Contact

Pamela Samson, MD, MPHS
314-801-3806
psamson@wustl.edu

Notice

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