CompletedPhase 2

High-resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scans to Look for Spread of Melanoma to Nearby Lymph Nodes

United States200 participantsStarted 2007-06

Plain-language summary

The study is designed to see if a high-resolution MRI scan of lymph node areas near where a melanoma has been removed from the skin can pick up the spread of melanoma to those lymph nodes with a high degree of accuracy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * history of invasive cutaneous melanoma stages 1-3 within 2 years of treatment of the melanoma by primary excision * eligible whether or not a sentinel lymph node biopsy or regional lymph node dissection has been performed * adequate renal function (creatinine 2 or less) * life expectancy 2 years of more Exclusion Criteria: * history of severe claustrophobia precluding MRI scans * known hypersensitivity or other contraindication to gadolinium contrast * known presence of metastatic melanoma at sites beyond regional lymph nodes (stage 4)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Assessment of the sensitivity and specificity of high-resolution MRI scans of regional lymph nodes compared to results from regional lymph node biopsy.

Timeframe: 5 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00463892

SponsorRedwood Regional Medical Group

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-11

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.