Can smart software make proton therapy more precise?
NCT ID NCT07759999
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how well treatment planning software supports the delivery of proton therapy, a type of radiation used for cancer. The main question is whether the software helps doctors make better decisions about adjusting treatment. Adults receiving standard proton therapy will have their treatment images analyzed by the software. The goal is to see if the software improves workflow and helps identify when treatment plans need to be updated.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Treatment planning software (RayTracker and RayAdaptive) used during proton therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could improve how proton therapy is planned and adjusted, potentially leading to more precise cancer treatment and better patient outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage evaluation focused on workflow, not direct patient outcomes. The software may not perform as expected in all cases, and results may not generalize to other settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 180 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years at the time of consent. * Participant is deemed clinically appropriate for standard-of-care proton therapy by treating radiation oncologist and will not require anesthesia for therapy. * Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: * Participant has contraindications to proton therapy (per standard clinical guidelines). * Participant is unable to comply with routine treatment workflow or follow-up. * Participants who will be treated with a radiation plan of 5 fractions or fewer.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (Carbone Cancer Center)
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States
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