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==QIBA FDG-PET/CT Covariates Rationale Technical Subcommittee Charge== | ==QIBA FDG-PET/CT Covariates Rationale Technical Subcommittee Charge== | ||
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The objective of this subcommittee is to identify clinically significant covariates such as patient compliance parameters, scan conditions, and intrinsic system operating parameters. | The objective of this subcommittee is to identify clinically significant covariates such as patient compliance parameters, scan conditions, and intrinsic system operating parameters. | ||
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These covariates may be used to find if there is a relationship between any parameter with the study results. | These covariates may be used to find if there is a relationship between any parameter with the study results. | ||
| + | Yuying Hwang, PhD, Subcommittee Chair | ||
| + | (yhwang@amgen.com) | ||
==Subcommittee Members== | ==Subcommittee Members== | ||
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QIBA FDG-PET/CT Covariates Rationale Technical Subcommittee Charge
Covariates Rationale Technical Subcommittee
The objective of this subcommittee is to identify clinically significant covariates such as patient compliance parameters, scan conditions, and intrinsic system operating parameters.
Create standardized forms to capture all covariates
• Patient Compliance Parameters
• Scan Conditions
• Intrinsic System Operating Parameters
Construct policy guidelines for manufacturers to set requirement on recording and normalizing these covariates.
Distribute the forms to PET centers for recording
Educate the sites on importance of these covariates
These covariates may be used to find if there is a relationship between any parameter with the study results.
Yuying Hwang, PhD, Subcommittee Chair (yhwang@amgen.com)