Imaging Acquisition and Analysis Methods for Optimization of MRI Radiation Oncology Simulation and Response Assessment

Launched by MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER · Apr 16, 2015

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how advanced MRI technology can improve radiation therapy for cancer patients. Specifically, researchers want to see if a special device called the MR-Linac, which combines MRI imaging with radiation treatment, can help doctors plan and assess treatment more effectively. Currently, MRI is mainly used for diagnosing tumors and checking how well treatment is working, but this study aims to explore its potential benefits during the actual radiation treatment process.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and able to undergo an MRI scan. However, certain individuals may not qualify, such as those with pacemakers or other medical devices that could be affected by strong magnets, pregnant or nursing women, and anyone who has severe anxiety about being in small spaces (claustrophobia). If you choose to participate, your current treatment plan will not change, and you'll be helping researchers gather valuable information that could enhance patient care in the future.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Men and women age 18 or older
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Anyone who would be normally excluded from undergoing an MRI examination as per Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases Screening Questionnaire
• • Participants/volunteers with a pacemaker, aneurysm clip or any other condition that would warrant avoidance of a strong magnetic field
• • Female participants/volunteers who are pregnant or nursing
• • Participants/Volunteers who are unable to comply or complete the MRI exam due to claustrophobia or high levels of anxiety
• • Participants/Volunteers from the vulnerable population, as defined by 45 CFR 46.
• • Participants at higher risk due to age, frailty, or the emergent nature of their condition.