RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04908709

Spectroscopic MRI Guided Proton Therapy in Assessing Metabolic Change in Pediatric Patients With Brain Tumors

Spectroscopic MRI Guided Proton Therapy for Pediatric High-Grade Glioma (RAD4500)


Sponsor

Emory University

Enrollment

25 participants

Start Date

Dec 20, 2018

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This trial studies how well spectroscopic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guided proton therapy works in assessing metabolic change in pediatric patients with brain tumors. The non-invasive imaging, such as spectroscopic MRI may help to map the differences in tumor metabolism compared to healthy tissue without injection of any contrast agent.


Eligibility

Max Age: 21 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study uses specialized brain MRI (called spectroscopic MRI) alongside proton therapy — a precise form of radiation — to track chemical changes in the brains of children with high-grade brain tumors during and after treatment. The goal is to better understand how treatment is working at a molecular level. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with a high-grade glioma (grade 3 or 4 brain tumor), confirmed or strongly suspected by imaging - Your tumor is located in the upper part of the brain (supratentorial) - You are recommended to receive definitive radiation therapy - You are able to undergo MRI scans - People of all genders, races, and ethnicities are welcome **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a pacemaker, certain metal implants, cochlear implants, or other devices that make MRI unsafe - Your tumor turns out to be low-grade or benign after biopsy - You have a serious illness that prevents you from tolerating MRI Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREMagnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging

Undergo sMRI

DEVICEProton Therapy

Target volume treatment


Locations(3)

Emory Proton Therapy Center

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - Scottish Rite

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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