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The main objective of the first part of the study is to determine the most optimal method for DIBH (active breathing control vs voluntary coached) and its reproducibility. Based on these findings, one of these methods will be selected for part 2 of this study.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| ABC DIBH | Active Comparator | Active Breathing Controlled (ABC) technique for deep breath inspiration hold (DIBH) |
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| VC DIBH | Experimental | Voluntary Coached (VC) technique for deep breath inspiration hold (DIBH) |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| DIBH using ABC technique | Other | Deep breath inspiration hold (DIBH) using Active Breathing Control (ABC) technique |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Feasibility DIBH | Breath hold maintained for >20 seconds | Week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 during radiotherapy |
| Reproducibility DIBH | Diaphragm dome position within 1cm of the baseline CT Target coverage >94% of the prescribed dose (at 98% of the ITV) | Week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 during radiotherapy |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| C.T. Muijs, MD, PhD | UMC Groningen | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| UMC Groningen | Groningen | Netherlands |
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| ID | Term |
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| D004938 | Esophageal Neoplasms |
| ID | Term |
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| D005770 | Gastrointestinal Neoplasms |
| D004067 | Digestive System Neoplasms |
| D009371 | Neoplasms by Site |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
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The participating patients will undergo weekly (during radiotherapy treatment) 2 CTs in DIBH; one using ABC and one using voluntary coaching (VC).
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| DIBH using VC technique | Other | Deep breath inspiration hold (DIBH) using Voluntary Coaching (VC) technique |
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| D006258 |
| Head and Neck Neoplasms |
| D004066 | Digestive System Diseases |
| D004935 | Esophageal Diseases |
| D005767 | Gastrointestinal Diseases |