Rapid Pancreatic and Ovarian Screening MR Imaging With Motion Corrected T1, T2, and Advanced Diff… (NCT02462460) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Rapid Pancreatic and Ovarian Screening MR Imaging With Motion Corrected T1, T2, and Advanced Diffusion Weighted Imaging for Patients With BRCA Mutation Who Undergo Screening Breast MRI
United States63 participantsStarted 2015-06
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to create a rapid scan of the pancreas and ovaries that could be used in the future to screen patients at risk for pancreatic or ovarian cancers. Currently, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examinations of the pancreas and ovaries can last 30-45 minutes each. The investigators hope to create a rapid pancreatic and ovarian MRI evaluation that can be used as a screening tool that is completed in approximately 15 minutes. They will compare different tools available on modern MRI scanners to see which one reliably offers high quality images of the pancreas and ovaries.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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A minimum of 5 and maximum of 60 evaluable patients will be imaged on this study. Description of the subject inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed below.
Inclusion Criteria:
* BRCA 1 or 2 mutation
* Age ≥ 30
* Patients scheduled to undergo screening breast MRI with contrast
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with known breast cancer
* Patients unable to complete their scheduled breast MRI
* Patients with prior pancreatic surgery or cancers
* Patients with prior ovarian cancer or surgery involving removal of one or both ovaries
* Patients with prior abdominal or pelvic surgery
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?
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