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NCT01228448 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
In-Room PET in Proton Radiation Therapy
A NA study of Brain Tumor and Head and Neck Tumor, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 59
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01228448 is a NA study of Brain Tumor and Head and Neck Tumor that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 59 participants, below the 281-participant average among 69 other Brain Tumor trials with a reported enrollment target (79% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT01228448, a NA study of Brain Tumor and Head and Neck Tumor, has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 59 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The investigational part of this study is using a mobile PET/CT scanner to take images of the participants tumor immediately after they are treated with proton radiation. This allows the participant to be treated and imaged on the same bed. The information obtained may improve the accuracy of treatment and may help to minimize the dose delivered unnecessarily to healthy tissue.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE PET scan
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 59 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01228448
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01228448 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 59 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 281-participant average among 69 other Brain Tumor trials with a reported enrollment target (79% lower). The listed sponsor is Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Brain Tumor appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which PET scan is the first listed.
NCT01228448 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01228448 about?
NCT01228448 is a clinical study titled "In-Room PET in Proton Radiation Therapy". The investigational part of this study is using a mobile PET/CT scanner to take images of the participants tumor immediately after they are treated with proton radiation. This allows the participant to be treated and imaged on the same bed. The information obtained may improve the accuracy of treatm...
What is the current status of trial NCT01228448?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 59 participants. The study started on 2010-10. Estimated completion is 2020-01.
What conditions does trial NCT01228448 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Brain Tumor, Head and Neck Tumor, Skull Base Tumor.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01228448?
The interventions under investigation include: PET scan (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01228448?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01228448 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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