Radiation Planning Study for High Grade Brain Tumors
Completed
- Conditions
- High Grade Glioma
- Registration Number
- NCT01191346
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to see if a higher strength MRI procedure provides better images to use in planning radiation treatments for patients with brain tumors in the future.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 24
Inclusion Criteria
- Histologically confirmed, newly diagnosed Grade III-IV glioma
- Planning to undergo radiation therapy
Exclusion Criteria
- Grade I or II glioma
- Patients unable to undergo MRI imaging
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Treatment volume 1 year average To assess the difference in treatment volume for radiation planning in gliomas as calculated using 1.5T versus 3T magnets
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Related Research Topics
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Does 3T MRI improve tumor delineation accuracy for high grade gliomas compared to 1.5T MRI in radiation planning?
What molecular imaging biomarkers correlate with radiation treatment volume variations in malignant gliomas using 3T vs 1.5T MRI?
How do different MRI field strengths impact radiation therapy outcomes for glioblastoma multiforme patients?
Are there specific histopathological features of high grade gliomas that benefit more from 3T MRI in treatment planning?
What are the comparative costs and clinical benefits of 3T versus 1.5T MRI for defining glioma margins in radiation oncology?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Cincinnati
🇺🇸Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
University of Cincinnati🇺🇸Cincinnati, Ohio, United States