IROC seeks to enable National Clinical Trials Network sites to use imaging in the most efficacious manner, without jeopardizing the quality of imaging end points or patient accrual. For example, IROC will use manufacturer-based and ACR-supported phantoms to credential equipment and coordinate rapid distribution of any study-specific phantoms required.
In addition to scanner credentialing, IROC will develop methods for virtual testing of imaging site software and reader capabilities, and envisions the expansion of credentialing to include viewing workstations.