Using spectral CT scans for cervical cancer radiotherapy

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 aims to investigate the application of spectral computed tomography (CT) in the context of radiotherapy for patients with cervical cancer. It involves patients who have been diagnosed with cervical cancer and are undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy, with spectral CT scans being performed during both the arterial and venous phases. The study seeks to evaluate how spectral CT can enhance treatment planning and monitoring in this patient population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. All patients were confirmed cervical cancer by pathology
2. patients were treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy
3. Spectral CT scans acquisition performed during the arterial phase and venous phase
4. All the patients underwent a 18F-FDG PET/CT before treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

1. CT without spectral scans
2. History of allergy to intravenous contrast
3. Pregnant or potentially pregnant female subjects

Where it's running

• Peking Union Medical College Hospital
  Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Fuquan Zhang, Porf
• Email: zhangfq@pumch.cn
• Phone: 86 01069154072

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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.