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18F-Fluorocholine (18F-FCho) to Distinguish Necrosis From Recurrence in Brain Metastases

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Brain Metastases
Registration Number
NCT02037945
Lead Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Brief Summary

The main purpose of this study is to determine the distribution of 18F Fluorocholine (18F-FCH) in the brain which can help distinguishing radiation-induced scarring from tumor regrowth. In addition, the study will measure levels of 18F-FCH in the blood and (if applicable) in the brain lesion tissue that is removed as part of the planned brain surgery.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
19
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patient and/or guardian is able to provide written informed consent prior to study registration
  • Age ≥ 21 years old
  • Evolving brain lesions post SRS requiring neurosurgical resection (whether for symptomatic control or to establish pathology)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Inability to undergo a MRI or PET scan (e.g., claustrophobia or metal implant)
  • Pregnant or nursing female
  • Unable to cooperate for PET/CT

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
to distinguish radiation necrosis from progressive tumor1 year

by comparing the PET imaging results to the surgical pathology

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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New York, New York, United States

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
🇺🇸New York, New York, United States

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