AI could make radiation therapy more precise by tracking tumors in real time

NCT ID NCT05184790

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Sydney Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is developing an AI system that tracks tumors and organs during radiation therapy without needing physical markers. Researchers will use existing patient data to train and test the AI. If it works, it could help doctors target radiation more accurately. The study involves 300 people receiving radiation for various cancers or heart arrhythmias.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to more precise radiation therapy by tracking tumors in real time without needing implanted markers.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage observational study that does not directly treat patients. The AI method may not be accurate enough for all tumor types or may not work in practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Arrhythmias, Cardiac brain cancer breast cancer breast neoplasm cardiac rhythm disease head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms kidney cancer liver cancer Liver Neoplasms malignant pancreatic neoplasm pancreatic neoplasm prostate cancer spinal cord neoplasm Spinal Neoplasms ventricular arrhythmias due to cardiac ryanodine receptor calcium release deficiency syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ARRHYTHMIAS, CARDIAC BRAIN CANCER BREAST CANCER HEAD AND NECK CANCER KIDNEY CANCER LIVER CANCER PANCREATIC CANCER PROSTATIC CANCER SPINAL NEOPLASM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Alfred Health
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Princess Alexandra Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Woolloongabba, Queensland, 4102, Australia
Royal North Shore Hospital
RECRUITING

Saint Leonards, New South Wales, 2065, Australia

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