A Pilot Study of the Feasibility of Blood Oxygenation Level-Dependent Contrast ( BOLD) Breast MRI Induced by Breath- Holding
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer
- Sponsor
- Duke University
- Enrollment
- 11
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- The change in BOLD contrast of the breasts and / or chest wall tissue will be measured by comparing breath hold sequences to normal breathing.
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 7 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
In this study, investigators intend to measure changes in BOLD contrast in the breast induced by breath-holding for subjects receiving radiation therapy to the breast. This study will provide the preliminary data and experience needed to successfully apply BOLD to quantify changes in oxygenation and blood flow of breast and tumor for a larger cohort of breast radiotherapy patients. The current study has the following objectives:
- To determine the feasibility of BOLD contrast MRI of the breast, induced by breath-hold.
- To measure the change in BOLD contrast of the breast and / or chest wall tissue for females undergoing radiotherapy
Detailed Description
11 subjects were consented to the trial. One subject voluntarily withdrew before any study procedures were performed.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Post-operative patients who are undergoing planning for future whole breast radiation therapy may be included in the study
- •Negative serum pregnancy test for women of child bearing potential
- •Signed study-specific informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- •Unable to perform breath-holding of adequate duration.
- •Unable to lie prone for approximately one hour during the study procedure
- •Breast implants
- •Any condition for which a MRI procedure is contraindicated including presence of metallic material in the body, such as pacemakers, non- MRI compatible surgical clips, shrapnel, etc.
- •Positive serum pregnancy test
- •Mastectomy
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The change in BOLD contrast of the breasts and / or chest wall tissue will be measured by comparing breath hold sequences to normal breathing.
Time Frame: During MRI approx 1 hour
Subjects will be evaluated holding their breath and during normal breathing.
Feasibility as measured by a BOLD contrast signal in at least 30% of subjects
Time Frame: During MRI approx one hour
The imaging technique will be considered feasible if for any of the proposed imaging sequences, breath-holding induces a measurable (≥3× standard deviation of background) BOLD contrast signal in at least 30% of the subjects. Contrast will be measured by comparing breath hold sequences to normal breathing.