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Using Rapid Cine-MRI for Monitoring Moving and Deforming Tumors

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Lung Cancer
Interventions
Other: cine MRI
Registration Number
NCT01421784
Lead Sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Brief Summary

In this study, the researchers investigate the feasibility of using rapid cine MR imaging to provide both offline and online soft-tissue-based image guidance. Such images will provide a significantly more complete picture of the spatial and temporal changes in thoracic anatomy. This more complete information will lay the groundwork for better radiotherapy planning and dose delivery in the presence of respiratory motion.

Detailed Description

Rapid MRI scans from Stage I-IV non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients will be acquired. MR acquisition will be performed without extrinsically administered contrast, using a balanced turbo field echo (TFE) sequence and commercially available coils.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
17
Inclusion Criteria
  • AJCC Stage I, II, III or IV non-small-cell lung cancer to be treated using radiotherapy will be eligible for this study.
  • Any types and amounts of prior therapy will be allowed for this study.
  • Subjects must be greater than or equal to 18 years of age. There are no gender or ethnic restrictions.
  • Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
  • Able to tolerate supine position
  • ECOG performance status of 3 or less
Exclusion Criteria
  • MRI-incompatible metallic implants, embedded metallic objects, implanted biomedical devices e.g., cardiac pacemakers
  • Women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant
  • Pain in supine position

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Cine-MRIcine MRIRapid Cine-MRI
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To measure time series of MRI imaging by the b-SSFP sequence.6 weeks

To use fast acquisition sequences to obtain 2D and 3D cine MR images of moving and deforming lung tumors. The signal to noise ration (SNR) and spatiotemporal resolution of imaging sequences will be optimized into a format potentially useful for radiotherapy guidance.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

UT Southwestern Medical Center

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Dallas, Texas, United States

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