Breath-Hold Techniques to Improve Radiation Therapy Accuracy
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests whether holding your breath during imaging scans can help doctors aim radiation therapy more precisely at upper abdominal cancers while protecting nearby healthy organs. The goal is to reduce side effects by improving treatment accuracy.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have a cancer in your upper abdomen that needs radiation therapy
- Your cancer is close to organs or tissues that move differently when you breathe in versus breathe out
- You will receive at least 3 sessions of radiation therapy
- You are physically able to hold your breath in and out during CT scan imaging
- You can understand the study information and sign a consent form
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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