New imaging technology for measuring radiation dose during treatment
PHASE I FAST TRACK TOPIC 461 CONFORMABLE SCINTILLATOR ARRAY FOR IN VIVO DOSIMETRY DURING RT
This study is testing a new flexible device that can be placed on your skin during radiation therapy to show doctors exactly how much radiation you're getting in real-time, helping to make your treatment safer and more accurate.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Doseoptics, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lebanon, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11210780 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a deformable scintillator array that can be placed on a patient's surface to provide real-time imaging of radiation dose and dose rate during radiotherapy. By using a camera system in the treatment room, this innovative approach aims to enhance the accuracy of radiation delivery, particularly for complex and ultra-high dose rate treatments. The project will initially build and test a prototype system, with future plans for clinical implementation and user testing. This technology could significantly streamline the quality assurance process in radiation therapy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing radiotherapy, especially those receiving complex or ultra-high dose rate treatments.
Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving radiotherapy or those with conditions that do not require radiation treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and efficient radiation therapy, improving treatment outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using scintillator arrays for imaging is innovative, similar technologies in radiation dosimetry have shown promise in enhancing treatment accuracy.
Where this research is happening
Lebanon, United States
- Doseoptics, LLC — Lebanon, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bruza, Petr — Doseoptics, LLC
- Study coordinator: Bruza, Petr
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.