New scanner aims to sharpen cancer radiation targeting

NCT ID NCT06576908

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new on-couch imaging system called HyperSight, which takes 3D X-ray pictures (CBCT) of cancer patients right before their radiation treatment. 46 adults with head/neck, chest, abdomen, or pelvic cancers received both the new HyperSight scan and a standard scan on their first, second, and last days of radiation. The goal was to compare image quality and see if the new system could provide clearer pictures to help doctors aim radiation more accurately.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

HyperSight imaging device

What this could lead to

If successful, this imaging technology could help doctors see tumors more clearly during radiation treatment, potentially leading to more precise targeting and fewer side effects.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed imaging study that only assessed image quality, not treatment outcomes. Better images may not always translate into better patient results.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer digestive system cancer head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms Pelvic Neoplasms thoracic cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (University Health Network)

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada