Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Gynecologic Malignancies Involving the Vagina
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Cervical Cancer, Cancer, Women's Studies |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology, Reproductive |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 1/13/2019 |
| Start Date: | November 2012 |
| End Date: | November 2019 |
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if a type of MRI scan called diffusion
weighted imaging (DWI) is accurate in checking the status of tumors. Researchers also want to
learn if DWI can predict how tumors will respond to radiation therapy.
weighted imaging (DWI) is accurate in checking the status of tumors. Researchers also want to
learn if DWI can predict how tumors will respond to radiation therapy.
If you agree to take part in this study, information will be collected from your medical
record including your age, sex, and status of the disease.
For the MRI scans, you will receive a routine contrast drug by vein. Contrast drugs are used
by doctors in order to see MRI images more clearly.
A modified MRI scan will performed right after your scheduled standard-of-care MRI scan. This
modified MRI scan is the investigational scan. To complete the modified MRI scan, you will
need to stay in the MRI scanner for about 8 extra minutes. It should take about 47 minutes
total to complete both scans.
The way that researchers program the MRI machine and the order in which the images are taken
is what is being modified for the investigational scan. These changes may help researchers
capture better images.
Length of Study:
Your participation on this study will be over after the modified MRI scan is complete.
This is an investigational study. The standard-of-care MRI scan method is FDA approved and
commercially available for the diagnosis of several diseases. The modified MRI scan method is
being used in research only.
Up to 25 participants will be enrolled in this study. All will take part at MD Anderson.
record including your age, sex, and status of the disease.
For the MRI scans, you will receive a routine contrast drug by vein. Contrast drugs are used
by doctors in order to see MRI images more clearly.
A modified MRI scan will performed right after your scheduled standard-of-care MRI scan. This
modified MRI scan is the investigational scan. To complete the modified MRI scan, you will
need to stay in the MRI scanner for about 8 extra minutes. It should take about 47 minutes
total to complete both scans.
The way that researchers program the MRI machine and the order in which the images are taken
is what is being modified for the investigational scan. These changes may help researchers
capture better images.
Length of Study:
Your participation on this study will be over after the modified MRI scan is complete.
This is an investigational study. The standard-of-care MRI scan method is FDA approved and
commercially available for the diagnosis of several diseases. The modified MRI scan method is
being used in research only.
Up to 25 participants will be enrolled in this study. All will take part at MD Anderson.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. All patients who have gynecologic malignancies involving the middle third and the
distal third of the vagina who will be receiving radiation therapy
2. Patients who have gynecologic malignancies involving the upper, middle and/or lower
third of the vagina or are undergoing pelvic exenteration.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Pregnant patients
2. Any implantable medical device that is not MRI compatible (e.g. pacemakers,
defibrillators, pain pumps or insulin pumps)
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1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, Texas 77030
Houston, Texas 77030
713-792-2121
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