CompletedNot Applicable

A Custom-Designed MR Coil for Spine Radiotherapy Treatment Planning

United States8 participantsStarted 2017-05-23

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the image quality improvement provided by a custom MR spine coil in comparison with the FDA approved coil when used for radiotherapy treatment planning.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy Volunteers age 18 or older Exclusion Criteria: * Anyone who would be normally excluded from undergoing an MRI examination as per Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases Screening Questionnaire * Volunteers with a pacemaker, aneurysm clip or any other condition that would warrant avoidance of a strong magnetic field * Female volunteers who are pregnant or nursing * Volunteers who are unable to comply or complete the MRI exam due to claustrophobia or high levels of anxiety * Volunteers who are under direct supervision of any investigators on the study will not be eligible to participate

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

Optimize performance

Timeframe: Day of intervention

Compare the signal-to-noise ratio of a custom spine coil with the existing FDA approved posterior coil array used for spine imaging

Timeframe: Day of intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03170531

SponsorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-04-26

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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.