New CT scanner could sharpen cancer radiation treatments
NCT ID NCT06056063
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests a new FDA-approved cone-beam CT imaging system (Halcyon 4.0) for planning radiation therapy. Researchers will compare its image quality and ease of use to standard CT scans in 27 adults with various cancers. The goal is to see if the new system can improve treatment planning accuracy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Halcyon 4.0 imaging system (a new FDA-approved cone-beam CT device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could improve the accuracy and ease of radiation therapy planning for cancer patients.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (27 people) testing imaging quality, not treatment outcomes. The new system may not prove better than current methods.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States