| Gender Preference | None |
| Age Group | 18 - 99 years |
| Research Start Date | October 1, 2012 |
| Research End Date | October 1, 2022 |
| Principal Investigator | Sarah McGuire, MD |
| Description | Improving Pelvic Cancer Patient Chemoradiotherapy Outcomes with FLT PET Imaging
Participants in this research study have been diagnosed with a type of pelvic cancer and it has been recommended they receive radiation therapy combined with chemotherapy.
The purpose of this research study is to learn if a new imaging study, Positron Emission Tomography / Computerized Tomography (PET/CT) scan using F-18 Fluorothymidine (FLT), can be used for the radiation treatment planning.
Approximately 30 people will take part in this study conducted by investigators at the University of Iowa. |
| Contact Info | Kellie Bodeker, 319-384-9425 |
| Keywords | span itemProp='description'>cancer ; chemoradiotherapy ; computerized tomography ; F-18 Fluorothymidine (FLT) ; FLT PET Imaging ; IRB#201204712 ; mcguire ; pelvic cancer ; phase 2 ; phase II ; positron emission tomography ; |