An Investigational Scan (hpMRI) for Monitoring Treatment Response in Patients With Thyroid Cancer and Other Malignancies of the Head and Neck Undergoing Radiation Therapy and/or Systemic Therapy

Recruiting Phase 1 Interventional Study
Thyroid Gland Carcinoma
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Diagnostic
Participants needed
42 (estimated)
Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Other
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About This Trial
This trial investigates whether hyperpolarized magnetic resonance imaging (hpMRI) can predict treatment response in patients with thyroid cancer and other malignancies of the head and neck undergoing radiation therapy and/or receiving systemic therapy before surgery. An hpMRI is like a standard MRI but involves the use of an imaging contrast agent called hyperpolarized 13-C-pyruvate. Diagnostic pr…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Be willing and able to provide informed consent * Be informed of the investigational nature of this study * Be diagnosed with thyroid cancer and other malignancies of the head and neck with intent for treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Have a history of severe claustrophobia * …
Contacts

Stephen Y Lai

713-792-6528

sylai@mdanderson.org

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