Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
NCT04033497

Treatment Response Assessment Maps to Delineate Necrosis From Tumor After Stereotactic Radiation in Brain Metastases

Led by Brigham and Women's Hospital · Updated on 2026-03-19

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Participants Needed

2

Research Sites

462 weeks

Total Duration

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Sponsors

B

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Lead Sponsor

D

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Collaborating Sponsor

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

This research study is investigating the value of an imaging study of the brain called an MRI (which stands for magnetic resonance imaging), utilized in unique way, to delineate whether the tumor has recurred or whether radiation changes have occurred after a brain metastasis treated with focused radiation has enlarged.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Treatment Response Assessment Maps to Delineate Necrosis From Tumor After Stereotactic Radiation in Brain Metastases

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Have a confirmed solid cancer that started outside the brain and have at least one brain metastasis treated with stereotactic radiation
  • Have an enlarging brain lesion at least 4 months after prior stereotactic radiation with planned neurosurgical resection
  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Be willing to undergo study procedures
  • Agree to use effective contraception during the study if of child-bearing potential
  • Be able and willing to sign informed consent
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Have a contraindication to MRI, such as non-compatible implanted metallic devices
  • Have chronic kidney disease stage IV or V or end-stage renal disease
  • Have a history of severe allergic reaction to gadolinium contrast agents
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 2 locations

1

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115

Actively Recruiting

2

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115

Actively Recruiting

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Research Team

A

Ayal Aizer, MD, MHS

CONTACT

I

Ivy Ricca, BA

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

NONE

Allocation

NA

Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Number of Arms

1

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