Training program for advanced imaging techniques in cancer treatment
Image Guided Cancer Therapy Training Program
['FUNDING_TRAINING'] · UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR · NIH-11061858
This study is all about using new imaging technology to help doctors find and understand tumors better, so they can create more personalized and effective cancer treatments that work best for you while minimizing side effects.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_TRAINING'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HOUSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11061858 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cancer treatment through advanced imaging techniques that help in detecting and characterizing tumors. By training multidisciplinary teams of scientists and physicians, the program aims to improve the precision of cancer therapies such as radiation and minimally invasive surgeries. The approach involves collecting and analyzing various types of imaging data over time to personalize treatment plans based on individual patient responses. This could lead to better control of cancer and reduced side effects for patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing treatment for cancer who may benefit from advanced imaging techniques.
Not a fit: Patients with non-cancerous conditions or those not currently receiving cancer treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized cancer treatments, improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results using advanced imaging techniques in cancer treatment, indicating that this approach has the potential for significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
HOUSTON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR — HOUSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BROCK, KRISTY — UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR
- Study coordinator: BROCK, KRISTY
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.
Conditions: anti-cancer therapy, cancer therapy, Cancer Treatment, cancer-directed therapy