Quantitative Imaging Biomarker Prospective Validation of Dynamic Contrast-enhanced MRI as a Metric of Orodental Injury After Radiotherapy (QI-ProVE-MRI) ((QI-ProVE-MRI))

August 13, 2026 updated by: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
This research will focus on the prospective qualification and validation of dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) candidate biomarkers (i.e., Ktrans and Ve) to assess the natural history of osteoradionecrosis (ORN) and treatment for this devastating complication related to irradiation of head and neck cancers. The investigations will also include assessment of DCE-MRI candidate biomarkers for pre-qualification as quantitative imaging biomarkers of soft-tissue structures.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Recruiting

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

This prospective observational study will acquire DCE-MRI data from 200 evaluable patients, specifically with an elevated dosimetric risk to assure an event rate of 20% by 36 months post-radiation, sufficient to demonstrate biomarker performance in the clinical cohort most reflective of relative ORN risk. The final study cohort will consist of individuals undergoing definitive radiotherapy for primary head and neck malignancy. The study subjects will include patients with primarily elevated risk of ORN based on clinical (e.g., pre-RT dental procedures) and dosimetric risk factors we established in prior work (e.g., D30>50Gy, V44 ≥ 42%, or V58 ≥ 25%). All subjects will receive standard IMRT or IMPT as part of their standard clinical care, and treatment plans delivered will be in no way modified based on experimental imaging. Multi-parametric DCE-MRI imaging will be serially performed as per this study's manual of procedures. Clinical data regarding for evaluation of possible dental, mandibular, as well as other normal tissue organs-at-risk side effects will be collected prospectively from medical and dental records for correlation with the DCE-MRI imaging biomarkers. Functional outcomes and patient-reported outcomes questionnaires will be completed to detail outcomes of the continuum of treatment and survivorship.

Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

Enrollment

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300

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • Texas
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
        • Recruiting
        • The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Stephen Lai, MD, PHD

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Provide signed and dated informed consent form.

  • Aged 18 years or older.
  • Have histologic evidence of malignant neoplasm that may have been obtained from the primary tumor or metastatic lymph node.
  • Have a clinical decision made to receive external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) with curative intent, with or without concomitant chemotherapy.
  • Have a good performance status (ECOG score 0-2) evaluated during screening (4 weeks prior to baseline imaging).
  • Be willing to comply with all study procedures.
  • Be willing to participate for the duration of the study.

  • Have elevated dosimetric risk mainly characterized by any of the following criteria:

    • D30>50Gy: 30% of the whole-mandible volume received a dose greater than 50 Gy
    • V44 ≥ 42%: at least 42% of the volume received a dose of 44 Gy or more or
    • V58 ≥ 25%: at least 25% of the volume received a dose of 58 Gy or more.

Exclusion Criteria:

Unable to tolerate DW-MRI or DCE-MRI;

  • Having an estimated GFR < 30 ml/min/1.73 m2;
  • Contraindication to MRI (e.g., non-MRI compatible metallic implants)
  • Pregnant females
  • Unable or unwilling to give written, informed consent to undergo MRI imaging.
  • Claustrophobia
  • Unable to obtain imaging studies of adequate quality to assess imaging-based biomarkers.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Overall Survival
Time Frame: Up to 60 months
Up to 60 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Collaborators

Collaborators

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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Stephen Lai, MD,PHD, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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September 15, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

Primary Completion

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December 30, 2030

Study Completion (Estimated)

Study Completion

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December 30, 2032

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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September 4, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 4, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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September 19, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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August 14, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 13, 2026

Last Verified

Last Verified

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August 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 2024-0406
  • NCI-2024-06902 (Other Identifier: National Cancer Institute)

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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