CORIOLIS: COmpaRing ImmObiLIsation Shells in Cranial Radiotherapy v.1.0
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A randomised controlled trial comparing the accuracy and acceptability of closed-face and open-face thermoplastic immobilisation shells in cranial radiotherapy.
IRAS ID
167556
Contact name
Martin Brewer
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
n/a, n/a
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
Patients having radiotherapy to their head and neck wear an immobilisation shell to prevent patient movement and improve treatment accuracy. These shells tend to cover the face and have the potential to cause anxiety and distress in patients, particularly if they suffer with claustrophobia or a similar fear. The study will use an 'open-face' shell that does not cover the face and compare this with our current 'closed-face' shell. We will obtain treatment verification x-ray images to assess the daily set-up errors and compare these between the two shell type, and ask both patients and radiographers of their experiences from using the shells.
REC name
West of Scotland REC 3
REC reference
15/WS/0182
Date of REC Opinion
25 Sep 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion