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Chin Mask with Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT)

Stage

Protocol Development & Patient Recruitment

Role

Contributor — Conceptualisation, Methodology, and Research Protocol Development

Overview

This study explores the use of a chin-only immobilisation mask, combined with Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT), as an alternative to the traditional long open-face mask for Head and Neck radiotherapy.

Objectives

Enhance patient comfort by reducing the feeling of confinement

Maintain setup accuracy and safety through SGRT integration

Evaluate feasibility and workflow efficiency in clinical practice

Potential Impact

Reduce claustrophobia and improve patient experience

Maintain or improve treatment precision and reproducibility

Support a shift toward patient-centred immobilisation approaches

Results

Ongoing — patient recruitment and early evaluations currently underway.

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