Image Fusion PET, CT and 3D-ultrasound Examinations

Overview

CT-examinations are used in computer programs which are used in the planning of external radiation of cancers in the anal canal. In CT the structures of the anal canal are hardly visible. 3D-ultrasound examinations offer a better visualisation of normal and pathological structures of the anal canal. The description of the tumour made from the 3D-ultrasound examination is used in the planning of the external radiation. PET-CT is used to visualise tumour activity also in lymp nodes. The hypothesis of the study is that image fusion of PET, CT and 3D-ultrasound will offer better visualisation of tumour and hereby more accurate diagnostics and treatment.

Full Title of Study: “Image Fusion PET, CT and 3D-ultrasound Examinations in Treatment of Anal Cancer”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Observational
  • Study Design
    • Time Perspective: Prospective
  • Study Primary Completion Date: April 2009

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • Program to fuse 3D ultrasound and PET/CT data
    • Time Frame: april 2009

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

  • Histologically verified cancer of the anal canal Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy – Unability to cooperate to radiation therapy

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Maximum Age: N/A

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: No

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Rigshospitalet, Denmark
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Principal Investigator: Caroline Ewertsen, MD, PhD – Rigshospitalet, Denmark
  • Overall Official(s)
    • Michael B Nielsen, Dmsci, phd., Study Director, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
    • Caroline Ewertsen, MD, Principal Investigator, Rigshospitalet, Denmark

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