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A Study to evaluate the variability in delineation of the target volumes in Lung Cancer by comparing two techniques using Four- dimensional computed tomography.

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Health Condition 1: null- Patients with histologically/ cytologically proven lung cancer
Registration Number
CTRI/2016/09/007233
Lead Sponsor
TATA MEMORIAL HOSPITA
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria

•Patients with histologically/ cytologically proven lung cancer

•4D CT acquired during radiation planning

•No prior treatment for the index cancer

Exclusion Criteria

•Presence of distant metastases

•Pregnancy and lactating women

•Prior history of therapeutic irradiation to the thorax

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To compare the target volume generated on the MIP with the union target volume formed after drawing gross target volumes on each respiratory phase (total 10) while planning for radical radiation therapy in lung cancer patientsTimepoint: To compare the target volume generated on the MIP with the union target volume formed after drawing gross target volumes on each respiratory phase (total 10) while planning for radical radiation therapy in lung cancer patients
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1.To compare the change in the centre of mass of the two target volumes <br/ ><br>2.To compare the time taken for generating target volume by each technique. <br/ ><br>3.To compare with various parameters like different lobes of tumour, proximity to the chest wall, diaphragm and/or mediastinum <br/ ><br>Timepoint: NA
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