Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Position Monitoring System for beam-gated radiotherapy in chest and upper abdomen

Official title: Pilot Study of a Novel Patient Position Monitoring System for Beam Gated Radiation Therapy of Malignancies of the Chest and Upper Abdomen

Run by Washington University School of Medicine · NCT07373496 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests a new patient position monitoring system to help track the tumor during radiation therapy for chest and upper-abdominal cancers.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment20 (estimated)
SponsorWashington University School of Medicine
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (St Louis, Missouri)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 20, 2026
Main results expectedJune 30, 2027
Study endsJune 30, 2027
Registry record updatedMay 22, 2026
Trial IDNCT07373496 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (18 years and older) planned for radiation therapy to chest or upper abdominal targets where motion management is required and who can consent.

Probably not a fit

Patients whose treatment does not rely on motion management or who cannot use the monitoring system may not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates a novel patient position monitoring system used alongside standard on-board CT imaging to verify that a patient’s breathing and body position align with the tumor target during radiation therapy. It focuses on treatments where respiratory motion can affect accuracy, such as tumors in the chest and upper abdomen. The goal is to determine feasibility and how well the system tracks the target compared with current motion management approaches. Eligible participants are adults planned for radiation courses requiring motion management during CT simulation and treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If feasible, the system could improve targeting accuracy and potentially quality of life by allowing better motion management during radiotherapy.

How similar studies have gone: Prior work in motion management for radiotherapy shows promise for position-tracking approaches, but this specific monitoring system is being evaluated for feasibility in this setting.

Who can join: the full rules

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Eligibility Criteria

* Planning to receive a course of radiation therapy that, per the treating radiation oncologist, requires motion management at the time of CT simulation and during treatment. Types of treatments that require motion management during radiation therapy include treatments to the lung, heart, breast, and upper abdomen (pancreas, liver, adrenals). These may include either free-breathing treatments or breath-hold treatments.
* At least 18 years of age.
* No documented allergy to medical grade adhesives.
* Able to understand and willing to sign an IRB approved written informed consent document.

Where it's running

  • Washington University School of Medicine
    St Louis, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Pamela Samson, MD, MPHS — Washington University School of Medicine
  • Study coordinator: Pamela Samson, MD, MPHS
  • Email: psamson@wustl.edu
  • Phone: 314-801-3806

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.