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A Pilot Study of 1H-Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging in Pediatric Patients With Primary and Metastatic Brain Tumors

Launched by NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE (NCI) · Nov 3, 1999

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Trial Information

Current as of July 27, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Metabolites Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging Scans

Description

Background: Brain tumors represent the most common solid tumor of childhood. Treatment generally includes surgery and radiation, but recurrences are frequent, particularly for high-grade lesions. Chemotherapy is often used in an adjuvant setting, to delay radiation therapy or for resistant disease. Children with brain tumors are generally followed by imaging studies, such as CT or MRI. Difficulty arises in trying to distinguish tumor regrowth from treatment related edema, necrosis or radiation injury. Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic (NMRS) Imaging is a non-invasive method o...

Gender

All

Eligibility criteria

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Age less than or equal to 21 years.
  • Patients entered on this trial will also be entered on one of the Pediatric Oncology Branch's primary treatment trials (e.g., phenylacetate, phenylbutyrate, SU-101) or on the Natural History or Standard Therapy protocols. The patient's management will be determined by the primary treatment protocol.
  • Histology confirmed primary or metastatic brain tumor. Patients with a brainstem glioma are not required to have previously had a histologic diagnosis.
  • Measurable or evaluable tumor at the time of study entry.
  • Durable Power of Attorney (DPA): A DPA is required of all patients 18 - 21 years of age.
  • All patients or their legal guardians (if the patient is less than 18 years of age) must sign a document of informed consent indicating their awareness of the investigational nature and the risks of this study. When appropriate the minor patient will give verbal assent.
  • EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Pregnant women.
  • Any patient who is unable (either because of physical or psychological factors) to undergo imaging studies and who is not an anesthesia candidate.
  • Any patient with a metallic implant, including cardiac pacemakers, neural pacemakers, shrapnel, cochlear implants or ferrous surgical clips.
  • Any patient with a history of a severe reaction to Gadolinium or other contrast agents.

Attachments

readout_NCT00001574_2024-07-27.pdf

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NCT00001574_study_protocol.pdf

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About company

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID, /ˈnaɪ.æd/) is one of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). NIAID's mission is to conduct basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.

Contacts

JC

Jennifer Cobb

Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

People applied

Timeline

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at time of disease evaluation

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