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Targeting New MRI Techniques to Improve Head and Neck Cancer Treatment

NCT03483337 · Recruiting
About this trial

This study looks at how new MRI methods can help doctors learn more about head and neck tumors, including thyroid cancer. MRI uses magnets and radio waves to take detailed pictures of the body. The goal is to see if these new techniques can show how well a treatment is working by measuring water movement in tumors.

Locations and contact

This trial is running at 1 location in the United States. It is currently recruiting.

United States1 location · 1 recruiting
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, New YorkRecruiting
Who to ask about joining
Alan Ho, MD, PhD646-608-3774
Who can join

Adults aged 18 and older can join. This includes men and women with suspicious lesions or confirmed head and neck cancer. Some people cannot join, like those who need anesthesia, are claustrophobic, or have certain medical devices. The trial team will confirm who can participate.

What happens during the trial

Participants will have MRI scans using advanced machines before and during treatment. There are two groups: one for patients with recurrent or metastatic cancer and another for those with thyroid cancer. Patients getting radiation will have weekly scans. The goal is to gather information from these scans to understand how well treatments are working.

The trial team

The trial is led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, with Amita Dave, PhD, as the principal investigator.

Important dates

The trial started on March 16, 2018, and is expected to finish by March 2027. It is currently enrolling new participants.

Additional information

The trial's ID number is NCT03483337. It is not looking at a specific drug or device. About 200 people are expected to join this study.

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