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TEDDI: radiotherapy delivery in deep inspiration for pediatric patients − a NOPHO feasibility study

Authors: Anni Young Lundgaard, Lisa Lyngsie Hjalgrim, Laura Ann Rechner, Mirjana Josipovic, Morten Joergensen, Marianne Camille Aznar, Anne Kill Berthelsen, Lise Borgwardt, Christoffer Johansen, Annika Loft, Akmal Safwat, Leila Vaalavirta, Lena Specht, Maja Vestmoe Maraldo

Published in: Radiation Oncology | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Background

Radiotherapy (RT) delivered in deep inspiration breath-hold (DIBH) is a simple technique, in which changes in patient anatomy can significantly reduce the irradiation of the organs at risk (OARs) surrounding the treatment target. DIBH is routinely used in the treatment of some adult patients to diminish the risk of late effects; however, no formalized studies have addressed the potential benefit of DIBH in children.

Methods/Design

TEDDI is a multicenter, non-randomized, feasibility study. The study investigates the dosimetric benefit of RT delivered in DIBH compared to free breathing (FB) in pediatric patients. Also, the study aims to establish the compliance to DIBH and to determine the accuracy and reproducibility in a pediatric setting. Pediatric patients (aged 5–17 years) with a tumor in the mediastinum or upper abdomen with the possible need of RT will be included in the study. Written informed consent is obligatory. Prior to any treatment, patients will undergo a DIBH training session followed by a diagnostic PET/CT- or CT-staging scan in both DIBH and FB. If the patient proceeds to RT, a RT planning CT scan will be performed in both DIBH and FB and two separate treatment plans will be calculated. The superior treatment plan, i.e. equal target coverage and lowest overall dose to the OARs, will be chosen for treatment. Patient comfort will be assessed daily by questionnaires and by adherence to the respiratory management procedure.

Discussion

RT in DIBH is expected to diminish irradiation of the OARs surrounding the treatment target and thereby reduce the risk of late effects in childhood cancer survivors.

Trial registration

The Danish Ethical Committee (H-16035870, approved November 24th 2016, prospectively registered). The Danish Data Protection Agency (2012–58-0004, approved January 1st 2017, prospectively registered). Registered at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT03315546, October 20th 2017, retrospectively registered).

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Title: TEDDI: radiotherapy delivery in deep inspiration for pediatric patients − a NOPHO feasibility study
Authors: Anni Young Lundgaard
Lisa Lyngsie Hjalgrim
Laura Ann Rechner
Mirjana Josipovic
Morten Joergensen
Marianne Camille Aznar
Anne Kill Berthelsen
Lise Borgwardt
Christoffer Johansen
Annika Loft
Akmal Safwat
Leila Vaalavirta
Lena Specht
Maja Vestmoe Maraldo
Publication date: 01-12-2018
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Radiation Oncology / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1748-717X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13014-018-1003-4

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TEDDI: radiotherapy delivery in deep inspiration for pediatric patients − a NOPHO feasibility study

Abstract

Background

Methods/Design

Discussion

Trial registration

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Methods/Design

Discussion

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