MRI Evaluation of Spinal Cord Edema After CT-Guided Percutaneous Cordotomy in Cancer Pain Patients (NCT07400055) | Clinical Trial Compass
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MRI Evaluation of Spinal Cord Edema After CT-Guided Percutaneous Cordotomy in Cancer Pain Patients
Turkey (Türkiye)15 participantsStarted 2026-03-01
Plain-language summary
This observational study aims to evaluate changes in the spinal cord following CT-guided percutaneous cervical cordotomy performed for the treatment of intractable cancer-related pain. Cordotomy is a routine clinical procedure used to relieve severe pain in selected cancer patients. After the procedure, some patients may develop temporary neurological symptoms that are thought to be related to spinal cord edema.
In this study, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will be performed as part of routine clinical follow-up on postoperative day 1 and at 1 month to assess the presence and extent of spinal cord edema. Clinical outcomes, including pain intensity and possible postprocedural symptoms, will be recorded and compared with MRI findings.
The goal of this research is to better understand the relationship between imaging changes in the spinal cord and clinical outcomes after cordotomy, which may help improve patient care and postoperative management in the future.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Adults aged 18 years and older
Patients with cancer-related pain refractory to medical treatment
Patients scheduled to undergo CT-guided percutaneous cervical cordotomy as part of routine clinical care
Ability to provide informed consent
Availability for postoperative MRI follow-up on day 1 and at 1 month
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients younger than 18 years
Patients without an indication for percutaneous cervical cordotomy
Inability to undergo MRI (e.g., incompatible implants, severe claustrophobia)
Patients who decline participation or withdraw consent
Incomplete clinical or imaging follow-up data
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Presence and extent of spinal cord edema on cervical MRI after CT-guided percutaneous cordotomy