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Recruiting Phase 1 NCT02390635

NCT02390635 PET/MRI, 18F-FDG PET/CT and Whole Body MRI in Finding Extramedullary Myeloid Leukemia in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia

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NCT ID NCT02390635
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1
Sponsor M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Condition Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 77 participants
Start Date 2020-07-15
Primary Completion 2027-09-15

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Computed TomographyDiffusion Weighted ImagingFludeoxyglucose F-18

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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 77 participants in total. It began in 2020-07-15 with a primary completion date of 2027-09-15.

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Brief Summary

This pilot phase I trial studies how well positron emission tomography (PET)/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), fludeoxyglucose F-18 (18F-FDG) PET/computed tomography (CT), and whole body MRI work in finding extramedullary myeloid leukemia in patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia. Extramedullary myeloid leukemia is a type of cancer found outside of the bone marrow and can be hard to detect with routine bone marrow monitoring, such as bone marrow aspirations. Diagnostic procedures, such as PET/MRI, 18F-FDG PET/CT and whole body MRI, may help find and diagnose extramedullary myeloid leukemia in patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with newly diagnosed AML * Non-English speaking subjects will be included. Verbal Translation Preparative Sheet (VTPS) short form will be utilized in consenting non-English speaking subjects. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with contraindications to MR * Patients with a known allergy to MR contrast agents * Uncontrollable claustrophobia * Recipients of more than minimal anti-leukemia treatment, with minimal treatment defined as: leukapheresis, hydroxyurea, or Cytarabine more than 1 g per square meter. * Patients with secondary or relapsed AML or APL should be excluded. * Patients with known extramedullary leukemia * Positive pregnancy test in a female of childbearing potential * Younger than 18 years * Greater than 400 pounds in weight * Patients with uncontrolled diabetes * Cognitive impaired adults or prisoners will be excluded * Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR \<30) will be excluded

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Dawid Schellingerhout, MD

✉ dawid.schellingerhout@mdanderson.org

📞 (713) 794-5673

Principal Investigator

Dawid Schellingerhout

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT02390635 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Acute Myeloid Leukemia. 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 NCT02390635 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 NCT02390635 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT02390635 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at dawid.schellingerhout@mdanderson.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT02390635 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Houston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT02390635 clinical trial?

NCT02390635 is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The principal investigator is Dawid Schellingerhout at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The trial plans to enroll 77 participants.

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