Metabolic Biomarkers in Thoracic Cancers
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
200 participants
Mar 20, 2013
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to develop a method of using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to evaluate lung tumors and other thoracic malignancies. An MRI is a scanning device that uses magnets to make images (pictures) of the body. This study is being done to determine what series of reactions (metabolic pathways) pulmonary nodules use as they burn sugar as fuel for growth. The manner in which the tumor burns (metabolizes) sugar for fuel is being investigated by using a natural, slightly modified, sugar solution (13C-glucose) and studying a small sample of the tumor once it is removed at the time of surgery.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Patients must have known or probable malignant lesions requiring surgical biopsy or excision.
- Subjects of all races and ethnic origins over 18 years of age.
Exclusion Criteria2
- Not a surgical candidate.
- Poorly controlled diabetes.
Interventions
Want to see if using 13C-glucose helps in detecting cancer and deciding on a treatment plan.
Locations(1)
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NCT02095808