CompletedNot Applicable

Safety Evaluation of Intra-Operative MRI-Based Guidance for Laser Ablation of Epidural Metastasis

United States11 participantsStarted 2015-12-18

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical research study is to learn about the safety and accuracy of using MRI as a guidance system during laser ablation surgery of tumors that have spread to the spine.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Age =/\> 18 years old.
. Must have epidural metastasis to be treated with MRI-guided laser ablation.
. Vertebral body site to be treated is located from C3 to L5.
. Signed informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

. Requires open spinal procedure or a percutaneous procedure without the use of image guidance.
. Unable to tolerate general anesthesia and prone position.
. Unable to undergo MRI of the spine.
. Pregnant female.

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

Safety determined by 0% frequency of intraoperative and perioperative adverse events

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02613390

SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-10-17

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