Arterial Spin Labeling Perfusion Magnetic Resonance (MR) Imaging in Pediatric Brain Tumors

October 26, 2012 updated by: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

CHP-901:Arterial Spin Labeling Perfusion MR Imaging in Pediatric Brain Tumors

The purpose of this study is to get information regarding the usefulness and accuracy of this new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique - termed arterial spin labeling (ASL) - in the diagnosis of pediatric brain tumors.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to get information regarding the usefulness and accuracy of this new MRI technique - termed arterial spin labeling (ASL) - in the diagnosis of pediatric brain tumors. This technique can non-invasively measure the blood flow to the brain during MRI examination. Because aggressive brain tumors require new blood vessels and a high level of blood supply to support its growth, we believe the tumor blood flow measured using ASL is a reliable indicator of tumor grade. This information may be useful for doctors to make treatment decisions and to monitor patients' response to treatment.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

13

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Pennsylvania
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104
        • The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

No older than 18 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients between 0-18 years who are diagnosed with primary brain tumor, undergoing MRI for clinical purpose are eligible for the study.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 0-18 years
  • Primary brain tumor (newly diagnosed or recurrent) with measurable disease (at least 1cm2)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with cardiac pacemaker or ferrous metal foreign bodies
  • Patients with medical problems contradictive to receiving MRI scans.
  • Patients requiring general anesthesia or sedation for their MRI scan.
  • Patients with a history of cerebrovascular disorders (stroke, moya moya) that may alter cerebral perfusion.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Collaborators

Thrasher Research Fund

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Michael Fisher, M.D., Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 20, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 21, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

May 22, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 29, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 26, 2012

Last Verified

January 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CHP 901 ASL
  • 2008-4-5917 (Other Identifier: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia IRB)

This information was retrieved directly from the website clinicaltrials.gov without any changes. If you have any requests to change, remove or update your study details, please contact register@clinicaltrials.gov. As soon as a change is implemented on clinicaltrials.gov, this will be updated automatically on our website as well.

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