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NCT03483337 New MRI Biomarkers in Head and Neck Cancers

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NCT ID NCT03483337
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Condition Head and Neck Cancer
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 200 participants
Start Date 2018-03-16
Primary Completion 2027-03

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
MRI examinationsMRI examinations

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 200 participants in total. It began in 2018-03-16 with a primary completion date of 2027-03.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic technique that takes pictures of organs of the body. It uses magnetic fields and radio waves that cannot be felt. This makes specific organs, blood vessels, or tumors easier to see. Diffusion MRI lets us measure the motion of water in the tumor. The purpose of this study is to see if new MRI methods can give us more information about the tumor.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Group 1 patients: Presence of a suspicious metastatic lesion or suspicious for recurrent disease in the head and neck region. * Group 2 patients: * Biopsy proven recurrent or metastatic or definitive head and neck cancer or (differentiated and undifferentiated) thyroid cancers in the head and neck region only. * Patients planning to undergo reatment at MSK Exclusion Criteria: * Patient would require anesthesia for the study * Patients who are claustrophobic * Patients selecting treatment outside of MSK * Known reaction to Gd based contrast agent * Patients who have presence of a known contradiction to MRI * Pacemaker * Aneurysm clips * Patients with implants that are contradicted for MR imaging will be excluded * Pregnant * Age and mental status wherein he /she is unable to cooperate for MRI study

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Amita Dave, PhD

✉ davea@mskcc.org

📞 212-639-3184

Principal Investigator

Amita Dave, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03483337 clinical trial?

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

Is NCT03483337 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03483337 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at davea@mskcc.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03483337 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at New York, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03483337 clinical trial?

NCT03483337 is sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The principal investigator is Amita Dave, PhD at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The trial plans to enroll 200 participants.

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