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Lead
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To assess the setup accuracy and reproducibility of the maskless immobilization device (MID) in patients being treated for head and neck cancers or intracranial tumors who require radiation therapy
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To assess the patient comfort and quality of life with the MID compared to the thermoplastic mask.
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Patients being treated for head and neck cancers who require radiation therapy or intracranial tumors, over a 2 to 7 week period of time
Age ≥ 18 years old
Subjects are capable of giving informed consent or have an acceptable surrogate capable of giving consent on the subject's behalf
Provide signed and dated informed consent form
You may not be if
History of prior trauma or orthopedic surgery to the cervical vertebral column/spine, which may interfere with the RT planning process
Patient requires a neck brace for medical reasons
Skull or bony defect in the area contacting the immobilization straps
RT delivered by clinical setup only (no CT simulation)
Clareo Health | Using a Head and Neck Maskless Immobilization Device For Patients With Intracranial Tumors
