Neutron capture therapy (NCT) treatment planning and delivery
EP4761811A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-24TAE LIFE SCIENCES LLC
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TAE LIFE SCIENCES LLC
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-24
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Current Neutron Capture Therapy (NCT) treatment planning and delivery processes are inefficient and costly, requiring multiple tomographic scans and patient visits, which increases expenses and risks to patient health.
Method used
A streamlined NCT treatment planning and delivery process that utilizes a single tomography scan to determine the patient's position on the treatment platform, allowing for efficient and accurate delivery of neutron beams with reduced facility downtime and patient visits.
Benefits of technology
The streamlined process reduces the number of patient visits and tomographic scans, thereby decreasing costs and enhancing patient safety while maintaining the accuracy and efficiency of NCT treatment delivery.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for exposing a patient to a neutron beam according to a treatment plan for treating a tumor in the patient using boron neutron capture therapy (NCT) are disclosed.
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