Clinical tool for evaluation of tumor burden in radiological images
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | ContextVision AB - Head quarters |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 500 000 |
| Project duration | November 2013 - April 2014 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
The purpose of this pre-study was to develop a new unique tool for quantitative measurement of tumor burden. The tool should be easy to use and add clinical value in order to improve the efficiency in cancer care. The objective was to set specifications for such new product. The results were very good and we are now able to set specifications both from a clinical and a technical point of view. We have also developed several ideas regarding further technical developments.
Results and expected effects
Our preliminary tests show that we are able to develop algorithms for automation of the manual procedures the radiologists do in most cases. We also have ideas for how to improve the technology to also handle more complicated images. We are very pleased with the results of this study ass we now have a clear picture of the expectations on the product performance and on the technical requirements.
Approach and implementation
A close relation between the radiologists at Karolinska Hospital (KS) and technical experts has been at the core of this study. A good understanding of how radiologists evaluate tumors guided the development of new algorithms. Through the close dialogue between the experts we were also able to effectively evaluate the performance of different algorithms. Project team meetings have been held regularly both within ContextVision and together with KS to closely monitor the progress of the project.