Task 12 - EM device for hyperthermia treatment monitoring

TUIL , supervisor Dr. M. Helbig, ESR A. Prokhorova.                            

The Task will aim at the development of a prototype UWB radar for non-invasive tissue temperature monitoring inside the human body during hyperthermia treatment. In collaboration with ESR8 (Task 3.3), a robust and real-time capable algorithm for remote tissue temperature imaging will be implemented and tested. Finally, UWB sensors for co-existence with high power microwave heating applicators will be designed and realized. The whole task is in strong collaboration with academic partner CTU, clinicians consultants involved by CTU and also the clinical partner HADUMC will be strongly involved.

Objectives:

• Development of a UWB radar methodology for non-invasive tissue temperature monitoring inside the human body during hyperthermia treatment
• Implementation and evaluation of robust and real-time capable signal processing algorithms for remote tissue temperature monitoring
• Imaging of tissue temperature distribution
• Design and test of UWB sensors for co-existence with high power microwave heating applicators

Expected Results:

• Significant improvement of hyperthermia treatment procedure
• Technology supply for other purposes of non-invasive clinical temperature measurement/monitoring in diagnostics and therapy