Better Lung Cancer Radiation Treatment with Personalized Motion Tracking
Personalized Motion Management for Truly 4D Lung Radiotherapy
This project aims to improve radiation treatment for lung cancer by developing new ways to precisely track tumor movement caused by breathing.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11132729 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
When patients receive radiation for lung cancer, tumors can move as they breathe, making it hard to deliver the exact dose needed. Current methods don't always capture this complex movement accurately, which can lead to less effective treatment or more side effects. This work focuses on creating a new, real-time system that combines advanced imaging techniques, 4DMRI and 4DCT, to build a personalized model of how a patient's tumor moves. This personalized approach helps doctors target the radiation more precisely, even as the patient breathes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for patients undergoing radiation therapy for lung cancer, particularly those whose tumors are affected by breathing motion.
Not a fit: Patients receiving radiation for cancers in areas not significantly impacted by respiratory motion, or those not undergoing radiation therapy, would not directly benefit from this specific advancement.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this technology could lead to more accurate and effective radiation therapy for lung cancer patients, potentially reducing side effects and improving treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon previous research in motion management, aiming to overcome limitations of existing strategies by developing a novel, more comprehensive approach.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- University of Maryland Baltimore — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sawant, Amit — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Sawant, Amit
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.