Value of [68Ga]Ga-PSMA-11 PET/MRI in the Assessment of Liver Cirrhosis (NCT06265272) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Value of [68Ga]Ga-PSMA-11 PET/MRI in the Assessment of Liver Cirrhosis
United States45 participantsStarted 2023-12-10
Plain-language summary
A total of fifty-five (55) patients with liver cirrhosis will be enrolled in this study to produce and validate dedicated Ga-PSMA-PET/MRI acquisition protocols.
The specific hypotheses include:
* Ga-PSMA PET/MRI may allow robust and reproducible noninvasive in vivo quantitation of hepatic macro and microhemodynamics in cirrhotic patients
* Dedicated simultaneously acquired DWI sequences might quantitate liver fibrosis and improve hemodynamic quantitation.
* Ga-PSMA PET/MRI may allow noninvasive and reproducible quantitation of portal venous hypertension and predict its evolution, as well as response to treatments
* Ga-PSMA PET/MRI may improve noninvasive and reproducible qualitative and quantitative assessment of liver function, structure, nodules and predict evolution of cirrhosis
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Liver cirrhosis as diagnosed by imaging and/or clinical data, including pathology
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any contraindication to PET, as in attached screening form
* Any contraindication to MRI, as in attached screening form
* Any contraindication to gadolinium-based contrast agent, including allergy to gadolinium, as in attached screening forms.
* Pregnancy
* Breast feeding.
* Cumulative radiation exposure for research studies during the prior 12 months, combined with the exposure from this study, \> 50 mSv
* Inability to fit in the scanner: weight \> 300 lbs or BMI \> 33
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.