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MRI vs PET/CT for Diagnosing Brain Conditions
Study Summary
This trial will examine whether MRI perfusion or PET/CT is better at distinguishing between growing tumors and radiation injury.
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Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- You cannot stay still for an MRI or PET/CT scan.You have been diagnosed with a brain tumor and have received radiation therapy for it.You are afraid of being in small or enclosed spaces.You have had an allergic reaction to Gd-DTPA before.You have finished a certain type of radiation therapy for brain cancer.You have new or growing brain lesions, or brain lesions that are hard to tell if they are from the tumor or from previous radiation treatment.
- Group 1: Pts with a brain tumor
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is access to this experiment available for those wishing to participate?
"Current reports on clinicaltrials.gov point to this trial being open for recruitment of patients. It was first posted on May 1st 2012 and has had its most recent update as June 1st 2022."
How many medical centers are providing this clinical trial?
"Currently, this investigation is available at 6 different sites. These are primarily Harrison and Basking Ridge in New york but also include other nearby facilities to make it easier for participants to attend without having to travel too far."
How many participants are being enrolled in this clinical experiment?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov information indicates that this trial, posted on May 1st 2012 and most recently updated June 1st 2022, is actively seeking participants. The study requires 150 patients to be recruited from 6 sites around the country."
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