MRI Perfusion on T1 and T2 Brain Lesion(s) (NCT02250755) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
MRI Perfusion on T1 and T2 Brain Lesion(s)
France30 participantsStarted 2013-06
Plain-language summary
This study therefore aims to assess current treatment recommended by scientific societies \[ 6-13 \] , brain MRI with injection of contrast for the diagnosis and monitoring of brain metastases . The recommended dose of this examination gadolinium is from 0.1 to 0.3 mmol / kg \[ 14 \] . Sequences infusion different from one center to the other made : some use the infusion T1, other infusion T2 \* . No recommendation establishes whether it is preferable to use one or the other of these sequences.
No examination is added for the purposes of protocol. Indications for MRI and the number and timing of MRI checks under this protocol are consistent with what is done in practice . The used type of gadolinium and the injected dose will be identical for both sequences infusion . The assessment shall not in any case the contrast but the interpretation of the sequence itself. Special procedures monitoring implemented embodiment correspond to the two sequences instead of infusion (one of T1-weighted and T2 \* in the other ) , in the original MRI and MRI of the first control , in order to compare their effectiveness
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Major Patients
* Addressed to MRI for initial assessment of brain metastases
* At a suspicion of one or more brain metastases in the brain scanner routine screening
* Followed for lung cancer histologically documented in the Thoracic Oncology Service of Professor Lafitte (contact: Dr Cortot)
* To whom treatment with chemotherapy or targeted therapy (including anti-angiogenic) is considered
* Be socially insured-
Exclusion Criteria:
* Absolute contraindication to MRI (pacemaker, implantable pacemaker, metallic foreign body intraorbital)
* Patients minors under guardianship / curatorship
* Patients with impaired judgment skills or unable to receive information
* Pregnant Women
* Patients for which lesions are not compatible with lung metastases
* Patients with brain metastases or already known and explored MRI
* Patients for whom treatment by surgical excision of brain metastases is considered
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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Comparing different parameters evaluated in T1 and T2 * perfusion