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Recruiting Phase 1 NCT04772456

NCT04772456 Hyperpolarized 13C-pyruvate Metabolic MRI With Infiltrating Gliomas

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NCT ID NCT04772456
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1
Sponsor University of Maryland, Baltimore
Condition Glioma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 5 participants
Start Date 2020-08-11
Primary Completion 2026-08-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Hyperpolarized 13C-Pyruvate

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 5 participants in total. It began in 2020-08-11 with a primary completion date of 2026-08-31.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the safety and feasibility of performing hyperpolarized metabolic MRI in the diagnosis of brain tumor. This study will also assess the accuracy of hyperpolarized metabolic MRI to diagnose intermediate to patients with infiltrating gliomas and examine the added utility of metabolic MRI over standard MRI imaging The FDA is allowing the use of hyperpolarized \[1-13C\] pyruvate (HP 13C-pyruvate) in this study. Up to 5 patients may take part in this study at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * • Patients with a new brain lesion interpreted as suspected infiltrating gliomas including but not limited to (diffuse astrocytoma WHO grade 2; oligodendroglioma WHO grade 2 and 3; anaplastic astrocytoma WHO grade 3; astrocytoma WHO grade 4), OR, patients with prior history of infiltrating glioma scheduled for surgery for tumor biopsy or resection. * Ages 18-80, including male and female * Suitable to undergo contrast-enhanced MRI * Negative serum pregnancy test Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to undergo MRI scan * Inability to receive IV contrast secondary to severe reaction or renal insufficiency.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Rosy Njonkou Tchoquessi

✉ rnjonkou@som.umaryland.edu

📞 4107066445

Principal Investigator

Dirk Mayer, Dr. rer. nat

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04772456 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Glioma. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT04772456 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT04772456 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04772456 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at rnjonkou@som.umaryland.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04772456 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Baltimore, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04772456 clinical trial?

NCT04772456 is sponsored by University of Maryland, Baltimore. The principal investigator is Dirk Mayer, Dr. rer. nat at University of Maryland, Baltimore. The trial plans to enroll 5 participants.

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