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

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT00433524
Run by
Fox Chase Cancer Center
People needed
30
Starts
2003-04-01
Expected to finish
2007-09-01
Last updated by the study team
2010-02-12

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

Where it is running

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