Image Fusion PET, CT and 3D-ultrasound Examinations

CT-examinations are used in computer programs which are used in the planning of external radiation of cancers in the anal canal. In CT the structures of the anal canal are hardly visible. 3D-ultrasound examinations offer a better visualisation of normal and pathological structures of the anal canal. The description of the tumour made from the 3D-ultrasound examination is used in the planning of the external radiation.

PET-CT is used to visualise tumour activity also in lymp nodes. The hypothesis of the study is that image fusion of PET, CT and 3D-ultrasound will offer better visualisation of tumour and hereby more accurate diagnostics and treatment.

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Key information

Conditions

Anal Cancer Anus Diseases Anus Neoplasms Colorectal Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Rectal Diseases Rectal Neoplasms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Clinic of Radiology, Section of Ultrasound, Rigshospitalet

Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Histologically verified cancer of the anal canal

Exclusion criteria

Pregnancy
Unability to cooperate to radiation therapy

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Program to fuse 3D ultrasound and PET/CT data

Time frame: april 2009

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Rigshospitalet, Denmark

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Registry information

Official study title

Image Fusion PET, CT and 3D-ultrasound Examinations in Treatment of Anal Cancer

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2009
Study completion: 2009
First posted: Mar 13, 2006
Registry last updated: Dec 3, 2012

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