Included in the TIMC user fees are the following services; consultation with DF/HCC Trial PIs prior to trial initiation, image study capture from DF/HCC centers, image study archival for the length of the trial, tumor measurements as specified in the protocol, database management of measurement results and image snapshots, web-based results reporting and assistance with trial audits with respect to the image analysis components of the trial. For sites outside of DF/HCC, other fees may apply.
The TIMC offers consultative services to clinical trials investigators at no additional cost to DF/HCC investigators. The goal of the consultative service is to optimize clinical trials protocol design for imaging acquisition and analysis methods so that trials are established with appropriate and optimal imaging methods.
TIMC service fees (per scan) Last updated 19-June-2009
| PI-initiated | Industry-Sponsored | ||
Assessment Criteria | DF/HCC member | Non-DF/HCC member | DF/HCC Institution9 | Outside DF/HCC10 |
RECIST 1, RECIST 1.1, ch/ab/pel (CT/MR) | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 |
WHO 2, IWRC 3, neuro, ch/ab/pel (CT/MR) | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 |
Cheson 4 (NHL) neck/ch/ab/pel (CT) | $125 | $250 | $375 | $475 |
SUV 5 neuro, maximum of five lesions (PET) | $125 | $250 | $375 | $475 |
SUV whole body, maximum of five lesions (PET) | $125 | $250 | $375 | $475 |
Choi 6 (CT w/contrast) | $150 | $300 | $450 | $550 |
IR 7 (CT/MR) | $150 | $300 | $450 | $550 |
3D Volume 8 neuro, maximum of five lesions (MR w/contrast) | $150 | $300 | $450 | $550 |
1 RECIST Response Evaluation Criteria for Solid Tumors (linear).
2 WHO World Health Organization criteria (bi-directional).
3 IWRC International Workshop Response Criteria (bi-directional).
4 Cheson (bi-directional)
5 SUV Standard Uptake Value, using body weight formula
6 Choi RECIST plus density measurements on CT scans w/contrast
7 IR Immune-Related response criteria (bi-directional) factors new lesions into the response calculation
8 Includes modified RECIST measurements for brain
9 DF/HCC institutions include MGH, BWH, DFCI, BIDMC, CHB, HMS and HSPH
10 Includes electronic transfer of image studies or import of CD at remote site. Additional overhead charges of 25% apply to sites outside of DF/HCC. Other fees may also apply. Contact the TIMC Core Manager before ordering scan analysis from outside sites.