PET/CT Imaging to Evaluate Cardiac Radiation Damage in Patients With Lung or Esophageal Cancer, EUCLID Trial (NCT05775939)
PET Functional Imaging to Evaluate Cardiac Radiation Damage (EUCLID)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This clinical trial examines positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) in evaluating cardiac radiation damage in patients with lung or esophageal cancer. As part of the treatment for lung or esophageal cancer, patients will undergo radiation therapy. Sometimes, during this treatment, the heart is also subjected to some radiation which could affect its function, either increasing or decreasing the function. It is not known the consequences of this change nor is it known if doctors can detect the changes associated with the radiation. Sarcoidosis FDG positron emission tomography (PET)-computed tomography (CT) scans are a common way to image cardiac inflammation and myocardial viability. This study may help doctors image the heart before, during and after radiotherapy to monitor any changes.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Fludeoxyglucose F-18 (OTHER)
- Positron Emission Tomography (PROCEDURE)
- Computed Tomography (PROCEDURE)
- Questionnaire Administration (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (215) 955-3605
Email: yevgeniy.vinogradskiy@jefferson.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.