A Study of Four-Dimensional MRI for Image-Guided Radiation Therapy

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate four-dimensional Magnetic Resonance Image (4DMRI) sequence to accurately map tumor motion for radiation treatment.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy subjects        
    • Age 21 and higher
    • Has no known diseases
    • Has no MRI contraindications                          
  • Patients                     
    • Age 21 and higher
    • Diagnosed with inoperable abdominal cancers (liver, pancreas)
    • Will receive radiation therapy and 4DCT as the standard of care
    • Has no MRI contraindications

Exclusion Criteria   

  • Claustrophobic and won’t be able to tolerate the MRI scan
  • Has excessive voluntary motion during the MRI scan

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Yanle Hu, Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

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Additional contact information

Cancer-related trials contact form

Phone: 855-776-0015 (toll-free)

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