Purpose of this Study
We are doing this study to understand the benefit of using PET scan in addition to the standard of care CT scan to plan for radiation therapy. The PET-CT scan may allow your radiation doctor to fine tune the radiation plan or the delivery of radiation to your cancer.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
Adults who:
- Are diagnosed with cervical or vulvar (female reproductive tract), esophageal or anal canal (digestive tract) cancer
- Have a negative pregnancy test
Age Range
18-100
Sex/Genders
Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No
What is Involved?
Description
If you choose to join this study, you will:
Have 2 PET scans in addition to computed tomography (CT) scans
Have the first PET-CT scan before the start of radiation therapy
Have the second PET-CT scan during radiation therapy
Be involved in the study for about 6-8 weeks
Locations
Duke University Hospital
Visit Timing
Weekdays
Compensation
No
Spanish Materials Available
No
Study Details
Full Title
Intratreatment FDG-PET During Radiation Therapy for Gynecologic and Gastrointestinal Cancers (Adaptive PET II)
Principal Investigator
Junzo
Chino
Protocol Number
PRO00089619
NCT ID
NCT03403465
Phase
N/A
Enrollment Status
Open to Enrollment