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Development of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) Biomarkers of Tumor Metabolism


N/A
18 Years
70 Years
Not Enrolling
Both
Glioma

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Trial Information

Development of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) Biomarkers of Tumor Metabolism


Inclusion Criteria:



- Male and female patients aged 18-70 years old with newly diagnosed operable glioma of
grade II or higher which is > 3cm in diameter based on radiographic examination

- Patients about to receive biopsy or resection of newly diagnosed glioma

Exclusion Criteria:

- Contraindication to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): e.g. cardiac pacemaker,
metallic implants, known contrast allergy, and pregnancy

- Impaired renal function

- Current or previous chemotherapy, radiation, or other tumor treatment excluding
steroids

- Tumor location extra-cerebral, temporal, or in close proximity to frontal sinus

Type of Study:

Observational

Study Design:

Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective

Outcome Measure:

The test-retest repeatability of lactate and other metabolites when measured by multi-voxel MRSI in tumor tissue

Outcome Time Frame:

90 minutes

Safety Issue:

No

Principal Investigator

Medical Monitor

Investigator Role:

Study Director

Investigator Affiliation:

Merck

Authority:

United Kingdom: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Study ID:

2010_027

NCT ID:

NCT01138813

Start Date:

March 2009

Completion Date:

February 2010

Related Keywords:

  • Glioma
  • magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS)
  • lactate editing
  • metabolite content
  • glioma
  • Glioma

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