PET/MRI in CNS and Extra-CNS Tumors of Patients With Neurofibromatosis-1 (NF1)
- Conditions
 - Plexiform NeurofibromaNeurofibromatosis-1Optic Glioma
 
- Registration Number
 - NCT01800032
 
- Lead Sponsor
 - UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
 
- Brief Summary
 This prospective pilot study is designed to provide preliminary data on the use of Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (FDG-PET-MRI) in patients with neurofibromatosis-1 (NF1) associated optic glioma and plexiform neurofibroma (PN).
Subjects will undergo FDG-PET-MRI scans in place of standard of care imaging at 0 and 12 months, unless more frequent imaging is clinically indicated. Subjects and their family caregivers will also undergo serial interviews and complete questionnaires related to the psychosocial aspects of NF1.
- Detailed Description
 Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
 - COMPLETED
 
- Sex
 - All
 
- Target Recruitment
 - 30
 
- Diagnosed with neurofibromatosis-1 with either optic glioma, due for imaging scan, or plexiform neurofibroma, due for imaging secondary to clinical signs or symptoms of progressive disease
 - ≥ 6 years of age
 - English-speaking
 - If female of child-bearing potential, negative urine pregnancy test performed within 7 days prior to each FDG-PET-MRI
 - Study-specific informed consent or assent obtained and signed
 
- Unable to undergo FDG-PET-MRI without sedation
 - Currently undergoing chemotherapy for progressing optic glioma
 - Pregnant or lactating female
 - Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus
 - Presence of pacemaker, intracranial aneurysm clip, cochlear implant, metal halo device, epicardial pacemaker leads, or any other device that makes MRI unsafe
 - Serum creatinine > 1.8 mg/dL OR GFR < 30 mL/min
 - Unable to lie flat for > 1 hour
 - Body Mass Index (BMI) > 35
 
Study & Design
- Study Type
 - OBSERVATIONAL
 
- Study Design
 - Not specified
 
- Primary Outcome Measures
 Name Time Method Optic Glioma Patients: Compare FDG-avidity between patients with progressive and non-progressive disease 12 months Plexiform Neurofibroma Cohort: Difference in FDG-avidity between progressive and non-progressive lesions 12 months Ratios of SUVmax values within a group of patients who all have progressive disease
- Secondary Outcome Measures
 Name Time Method Report descriptive statistics for FDG-PET-MRI results 0, 12 months SUV max, tumor/brain uptake ratio, tumor/muscle uptake ratio
Explore impact of FDG-PET-MRI surveillance on patient and family caregiver uncertainty and psychological distress 0, 12 months 
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
 University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
🇺🇸Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill🇺🇸Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
