TerminatedNot Applicable

MRI and PET Imaging in Predicting Treatment Response in Patients With Stage IB-IVA Cervical Cancer

United States, Canada, Hong Kong51 participantsStarted 2014-02-14

Plain-language summary

This trial studies magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) imaging in predictive treatment response in patients with stage IB-IVA cervical cancer. MRI is a procedure in which radio waves and a powerful magnet linked to a computer are used to create detailed pictures of areas inside the body. PET is a procedure in which a small amount of radioactive glucose (sugar) is injected into a vein, and a scanner is used to make detailed, computerized pictures of areas inside the body where the glucose is taken up. Comparing results of diagnostic procedures, such as MRI and PET, done before, during and after radiation and chemotherapy may help doctors predict a patient's response to treatment and help plan the best treatment.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients must have histologically confirmed stage IB2-IVA epithelial carcinoma of the cervix, including squamous cell, adeno-, and undifferentiated carcinoma, and excluding small cell/neuroendocrine carcinoma, who will undergo radiation therapy for cervical cancer with curative intent * Surgical staging with retroperitoneal staging and lymphadenectomy is permitted * Patients who will undergo standard radiation therapy with concurrent cisplatin-based chemotherapy for cervical cancer * Patients with no prior radiation therapy to the pelvis * Patients with no contra-indications to magnetic resonance (MR) imaging * Patients must have adequate renal function: glomerular filtration rate (GFR) \> 30 mL/min/1.73 m\^2; for the test-retest sub-study MRI, patients must have a GFR of \> 60 mL/min/1.73m\^2 * Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with small cell/neuroendocrine cervical carcinoma * Patients who have received any prior pelvic radiation therapy in the area of the tumor that precludes the delivery of a curative dose of pelvic radiation * Medical contraindication to MR imaging (e.g. pacemakers, metallic implants, aneurysm clips, known contrast allergy to gadolinium contrast, pregnancy, nursing mothers, weight greater than 350 pounds, GFR \< 30) * Major medical or psychiatric illness that, in the investigator's opinion, would prevent completion of treatment, completion of the …

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?

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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

Disease-free survival

Timeframe: Up to 5 years

Distant metastatic rate

Timeframe: Up to 5 years

Local control

Timeframe: Up to 5 years

Predictive power of the MRI and PET/CT parameters

Timeframe: Up to 5 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01992861

SponsorUniversity of Washington

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-01

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

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