Active — Not RecruitingEarly Phase 1

PET/MRI Scan for the Evaluation of Resectable Stage IA1-IB3 Cervical Cancer

United States25 participantsStarted 2018-09-07

Plain-language summary

This trial studies how well positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging (PET/MRI) scan works in checking patients with stage IA1-IB3 cervical cancer that can be removed by surgery (resectable). PET/MRI scan may help doctors learn more about the spread of the disease.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients with suspected clinical stage IA1-IB3 cervical cancer except patients with tumors \> 4 cm * No contraindications to MRI * Patients undergoing surgical procedure at MD Anderson * Suspected cervical cancer Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have contraindication to MRI * Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) \< 30 * Pregnant patients * Patients with history of previous radiation * Patients with previous surgery for cervical cancer, unless residual tumor noted on physical exam * Patients with endometrial cancer extending to the cervix * Allergic reaction to gadolinium based contrast * Body weight of greater than 450 (181.4 kg) * Patients requiring general sedation * Extremely claustrophobic patients

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

Accuracy of diagnosing depth of invasion on positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging (PET/MRI)

Timeframe: 3 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04219904

SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-09-30

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