Difference between revisions of "CT Acquisition Protocol Groundwork"
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ACRIN has defined a number of protocols for CT-based clinical trials. | ACRIN has defined a number of protocols for CT-based clinical trials. | ||
* [[:Media:Cagnon_NLST_QA_Program.pdf | CT Lung Specific protocols and QA procedures]] are discussed in work done for the ACRIN National Lung Screening Trial | * [[:Media:Cagnon_NLST_QA_Program.pdf | CT Lung Specific protocols and QA procedures]] are discussed in work done for the ACRIN National Lung Screening Trial | ||
| − | ** Table provides comparable acq. parameters for different scanners | + | ** Table provides comparable acq. parameters for different scanners (16-18 models) |
** Maps corresponding differences in terms and header details | ** Maps corresponding differences in terms and header details | ||
* ACRIN 6678 is a screening oriented (more concern on dose) that also does similar work | * ACRIN 6678 is a screening oriented (more concern on dose) that also does similar work | ||
Revision as of 17:19, 15 December 2008
Goal:
Proposed Protocol
Q. Should we propose two protocols 1) for high resolution; and (2) for world-wide trials in patients with late stage disease?
Related Work
Defining Acquisition Protocols
ACRIN has defined a number of protocols for CT-based clinical trials.
- CT Lung Specific protocols and QA procedures are discussed in work done for the ACRIN National Lung Screening Trial
- Table provides comparable acq. parameters for different scanners (16-18 models)
- Maps corresponding differences in terms and header details
- ACRIN 6678 is a screening oriented (more concern on dose) that also does similar work
- Does not appear to have the comprehensive table of parameters that NLST does
Reviewing Acquisition Protocols
UPICT is preparing a process for proposing/reviewing protocols and has access to experts for reviews.
It would likely be beneficial to review our proposed protocols with them.
Storing/Transfering Acquisition Protocols
DICOM is working on a format for encoding acquisition protocols as DICOM objects which can be stored/retrieved.
Field Testing Acquisition Protocols
Q. Should we broadcast our proposed protocols for general use in pharma trials that are starting up now, before we complete our profiles and groundwork?