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An Investigational Scan (hpMRI) for Monitoring Treatment Response in Patients With Thyroid Cancer and Other Malignancies of the Head and Neck Undergoing Radiation Therapy and/or Systemic Therapy
Led by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Updated on 2025-11-21
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
354 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
M
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
N
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This trial investigates whether hyperpolarized magnetic resonance imaging (hpMRI) can predict treatment response in patients with thyroid cancer and other malignancies of the head and neck undergoing radiation therapy and/or receiving systemic therapy before surgery. An hpMRI is like a standard MRI but involves the use of an imaging contrast agent called hyperpolarized 13-C-pyruvate. Diagnostic procedures, such as hpMRI, may predict a patient's response to treatment and may help plan the best treatment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
An Investigational Scan (hpMRI) for Monitoring Treatment Response in Patients With Thyroid Cancer and Other Malignancies of the Head and Neck Undergoing Radiation Therapy and/or Systemic Therapy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be willing and able to provide informed consent
- Understand the investigational nature of the study
- Have a diagnosis of thyroid cancer or other head and neck malignancies with intent for treatment
You will not qualify if you...
- History of severe claustrophobia
- Presence of electrically, magnetically, or mechanically activated implants that prevent MRI
- History of cardiac arrhythmia
- Allergy to Gadavist intravenous contrast
- Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) less than 30
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding at time of consent
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
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Research Team
S
Stephen Y Lai
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Number of Arms
2
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