Assessment of the Mechanical Properties of Lung Parenchyma using Magnetic Resonance Elastography in Lung Cancer

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to investigate if Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) can quantify parenchymal lung stiffness in patients undergoing either chemoradiotherapy or high dose radiation therapy treatment for lung cancer.

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:

Patients greater than 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients who cannot be placed in the supine position and hold their breath for 20 seconds or less
Patients who are claustrophobic
Patients with more than minimal pleural effusions
Patients who are pregnant

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	Contact
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Kiaran McGee, Ph.D.	Closed-enrolling by invitation What is this? (?) "Close" Not open to everyone who meets the eligibility criteria, but only those invited to participate by the study team.	Contact information: Kiaran McGee Ph.D. mcgee.kiaran@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Kiaran McGee, Ph.D.

Closed-enrolling by invitation

Contact information:

Kiaran McGee Ph.D.

mcgee.kiaran@mayo.edu

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