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Computed Tomography in Detecting Movement of the Esophagus in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy to the Chest

NCT00433524 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2010-02-12

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

RATIONALE: Comparing results of diagnostic procedures, such as computed tomography scan (CT scan), done before and after radiation therapy to help detect movement of the esophagus may help doctors plan the best treatment.

PURPOSE: This clinical trial is using CT scan to help detect movement of the esophagus in patients undergoing radiation therapy to the chest.

Conditions

  • Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific

Interventions

PROCEDURE

computed tomography

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)

    collaborator NIH

  • Fox Chase Cancer Center

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Andre A. Konski, MD · Fox Chase Cancer Center

Study Design

Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2003-04-30
Completion
2007-09-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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