RecruitingNot Applicable

MRE Evaluation for Spinal Cord Tumor Surgery: Stiffness and Adhesion Assessment

China20 participantsStarted 2023-01-01

Plain-language summary

In spinal cord tumors requiring surgical intervention, the resection difficulty is determined by two significant factors: tumor stiffness and adhesion to surrounding tissue. The stiffness of the tumor dictates the complexity of removal, while strong adhesion presents additional challenges during the surgical procedure. This clinical trial aims to assess the clinical utility of magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), in evaluating the stiffness and adhesion of spinal cord tumors and guiding surgical planning to selecting the most appropriate surgical approach for patients with spinal cord tumors.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients undergoing spinal cord tumor resection surgery are eligible for inclusion in the study cohort. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with metallic implants or foreign bodies in their bodies (pacemakers, artificial metallic heart valves, metal joints, metal implants, and those who cannot remove dentures, insulin pumps, or contraceptive rings) * Pregnant women in the first trimester (within three months) * Patients with severe claustrophobia or anxiety * Patients with severe fever * Patients who can not tolerate MRE * Patients with vascular malformations and aneurysms. * Patients who do not sign an informed consent

What they're measuring

Surgical assessment of tumor stiffness

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 weeks

Surgical assessment of tumor adhesion

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05957679

SponsorShengjing Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09-01

Contact for this trial

Yu Shi, MD

+86 189 4025 9980 18940259980@163.com