Status:

COMPLETED

Utility of FDG-PET Scan on the Selection of Patients for Resection of Hepatic Colorectal Metastases

Lead Sponsor:

Radboud University Medical Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc

University Medical Center Groningen

Conditions:

Colorectal Liver Metastases

Colorectal Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Objective(s) of the proposed study: * The evaluation of the efficiency of 18F deoxyglucose-Positron Emission Tomography (FDG-PET) in staging patients eligible for hepatic resection of colorectal live...

Detailed Description

Study design: Prospective randomized study. In both arms conventional diagnostic tests will be performed. In arm A (conventional strategy) no FDG-PET scan will be performed. In arm B (experimental st...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • One to four colorectal liver metastases on spiral CT, judged potentially resectable by an experienced liver surgeon from the institution participating in the trial.
  • WHO performance status 0, 1 or 2.
  • Age 18-75 years
  • Written informed consent
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Evidence of extrahepatic disease as demonstrated by spiral CT scan of chest and abdomen with oral and intravenous contrast with contiguous reconstruction algorithm. In case of previous rectal cancer spiral CT should include the pelvic area. CT readings should be performed by an experienced radiologist from the institution participating in the trial.
  • Signs of recurrent or second colorectal carcinoma on barium enema or colonoscopy.
  • Any other previous malignancy other than adequately treated in situ carcinoma of the cervix or non-melanoma skin cancer (unless there has been a disease-free interval of at least 10 years).
  • Major hepatic insufficiency.
  • Active infection and diabetes mellitus

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    March 1 2002

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    End Date :

    June 1 2005

    Estimated Enrollment :

    150 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00119899

    Start Date

    March 1 2002

    End Date

    June 1 2005

    Last Update

    August 31 2005

    Active Locations (4)

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    UMC ST Radboud

    Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands, 6500 HB

    2

    MMC

    Veldhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

    3

    UMCVU

    Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

    4

    UMCG

    Groningen, Provincie Groningen, Netherlands