Clinical trials: DWI
DWI-MRI
The Value of Diffusion-weighted Imaging in Evaluating the Early Efficacy of Liver Metastasis in Colorectal Cancer
The study is designed to evaluate the value of DWI-MRI (Diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging) in predicting the efficacy of liver metastases after chemotherapy in colorectal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT03088163
- Testing
- Diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Fudan University
Colorectal Neoplasms, Neoplasm Metastases
Screening for Synchronous Metastases in Colorectal Cancer With DW-MRI (SERENADE)
Eligible patients with high risk colorectal malignancy (T3/4, spread greater than 5mm, EMVI positive) will have additional surveillance of breath hold T1, T2 and DW-MRIs (no IV contrast) post surgery six monthly for three years.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Neoplasms, Neoplasm Metastases, Hepatic Neoplasms
- Trial name
- SERENADE (NCT02246634)
- Testing
- Diffusion Weighted MRI scan
- Where
- 13 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 282 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Chemotherapy Induced Cardiotoxicity in Breast Cancer Patients
Diffusion Weighted Imaging as a Biomarker for Detection of Chemotherapy Induced Cardiotoxicity
The goal of this study is to see if a special type of heart scan called a diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) that uses extra measurements, can be used to find early signs of heart damage from chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT02274480
- Testing
- cardiac MRI with DWI
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Head and Neck Cancer
Pathological Validation of Functional Imaging in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Chemo-radiotherapy (CRT) is currently the cornerstone in the management of locoregional advanced head and neck cancer (HNC). Optimization of the quality of RT is therefore an important issue, if the investigators want to improve…
- Trial name
- NCT01827709
- Testing
- A polymerase chain reaction -based hypoxia classifier, Functional imaging before treatment., Immunohistochemical staining
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Head and Neck Cancer
Dynamic Contrast Enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) Diffusion Weighted MRI (DW-MRI) and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) of Head and Neck Tumors
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic study that makes pictures of organs of the body using magnetic field and radio frequency pulses that can not be felt.
- Trial name
- NCT00581906
- Testing
- DCE-MRI, DW-MRI and MRS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 272 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Locally Advanced Rectal Carcinoma
Radiological Markers in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the prognostic significance of radiological markers, including the Likert Score derived from diffusion-weighted MRI (DWI), in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC)…
- Trial name
- LARC (NCT06843655)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 179 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS San Raffaele
Head and Neck Cancer
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the Assessment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) Response
The purpose of this study is to see if new techniques of measuring HNSCC tumors with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help predict how well the tumors will respond to combined chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00994201
- Testing
- DCE-MRI, DW-MRI and MRS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Patients With a Sonographically Unclassifiable Adnexal Mass Using the IOTA Simple Rules
Value of MRI in the Characterization of Ovarian Masses Unable to Classify With Ultrasound Using the International Ovarian Tumor Analysis (IOTA) Simple Rules
Gynecological ultrasound is well known as the preferred exam to assess patients with ovarian tumors. The International Ovarian Tumor Analysis (IOTA) group developed the 'Simple Rules' to classify an ovarian tumor as benign or…
- Trial name
- IOTA-MRI (NCT02836275)
- Testing
- Diffusion/Perfusion-weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Silent Stroke, Pulmonary Embolism
Risk of Stroke in Pulmonary Embolism With a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pulmonary embolism is associated with a small but definite risk of paradoxical embolism in patients with a patent foramen ovale (PFO).
- Conditions
- Silent Stroke, Pulmonary Embolism, Patent Foramen Ovale
- Trial name
- ICEP (NCT00831259)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Carotid Artery Stenosis
Impact of Aspiration Thrombectomy During Carotid Stenting
The purpose of this study is to determine whether aspiration thrombectomy following carotid stent deployment will reduce the number of procedure related signals as identified by diffusion weighted MRI of the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT01550835
- Testing
- Emboshield NAV6® embolic protection system (Abbott Vascular, Santa Clara, CA)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Fogarty Clinical Research Inc.
Breast Cancer, Breast - Female
Performance of Diffusion-weighted Imaging-based Virtual MR Elastography (vMRE) for Diagnosing Breast Cancer
This study aims to prospectively collect breast MRE and vMRE image data, clinical data, and pathological data from female patients due to breast lesions indicated by mammography or ultrasound with BI-RADS category 4 or above.
- Trial name
- NCT07608068
- Testing
- Experimental: Performance of Diffusion-weighted Imaging-based Virtual MR Elastography (vMRE) for Diagnosing Breast
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 238 people
- Sponsor
- Yunnan Cancer Hospital
Leiomyomas
Diffusion -and Perfusion Weighted MRI for Response Prediction of Symptomatic Leiomyomas Following Uterine Artery Embolization
It is known that volumetric response of leiomyomas following uterine artery embolization correlates well with patients clinical outcome.
- Trial name
- NCT01514617
- Testing
- Diffusion -and perfusion weighted MRI including iv contrast agent injection
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Stroke, Software Verification, Diffusion Weighted MRI, Neuroimaging
Automated Volume Assessment of Acute Stroke
Stroke is a common disease. It is increasingly managed in non-specialized centers. The volume of the lesion, evaluated on the diffusion weighted imaging, is a prognostic factor of clinical progression and is useful for the…
- Trial name
- AVAAS (NCT03618251)
- Testing
- specific MRI sequences
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 406 people
- Sponsor
- Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild
Pediatric Cerebral Stroke, Brain Infarction/Diagnosis
Role of Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Assessment of Pediatric Cerebral Stroke
Stroke can be ischemic, hemorrhagic, or both. Early recognition and treatment of pediatric stroke are critical in optimizing long-term functional outcomes, reducing morbidity and mortality, and preventing recurrent stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT03617159
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Adult Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Ewing Sarcoma of Bone
18F-FLT Positron Emission Tomography and Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Planning Surgery and Radiation Therapy and Measuring Response in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Ewing Sarcoma
This pilot trial studies fluorine F 18 fluorothymidine (18F-FLT) positron emission tomography and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in planing surgery and radiation therapy and measuring response in patients with…
- Conditions
- Adult Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Ewing Sarcoma of Bone, Extraosseous Ewing Sarcoma, Localized Ewing Sarcoma/Peripheral Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01825902
- Testing
- fluorine F 18 fluorothymidine, fludeoxyglucose F 18, positron emission tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Glioma Tumor Recurrence, Radiation Necrosis
Diffusion Tensor MRI to Distinguish Brain Tumor Recurrence From Radiation Necrosis
This study will examine the use of a variation of standard magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) called diffusion tensor MRI (DT-MRI) for distinguishing injured brain tissue due to radiation therapy (radiation necrosis) from the…
- Conditions
- Glioma Tumor Recurrence, Radiation Necrosis, Primary Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00285324
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Prospective Evaluation of MRI Biomarkers in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
This is a prospective cohort study in participants with pancreatic adenocarcinoma who are undergoing surgical resection. Participants will have up to two magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans with and without intravenous…
- Trial name
- NCT02775786
- Testing
- MRIs with and without intravenous contrast (up to 2)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Heart Disease
Prevalence of Delirium in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
The objective of this study is to determine prevalence of postoperative delirium and confusion in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00242151
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Prostate Neoplasms, Toxicity Due to Radiotherapy
Prostate Cancer Stereotactic Radiotherapy
Primary purpose of the study is to develop a stereotactic radiation treatment (RT) to prostate cancer which minimizes treatment related toxicity.
- Trial name
- ESKO (NCT02319239)
- Testing
- Fractionation, hypofractionated, stereotactic fractionation
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Tampere University Hospital
Liver Metastases, Hepatocarcinoma
Use of DwI-MR to Predict Chemotherapy Response of Liver Metastases and Hepatocarcinoma
One of the most recent and interesting field of diagnostic imaging is diffusion-weighted MR imaging (DW-MRI). Various studies evaluated the application of DW-MRI to diffuse liver disease and focal liver lesions providing…
- Trial name
- NCT01411579
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Stefano Colagrande