Evaluation of Prognosis With Integrated MRI/PET in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer

April 12, 2016 updated by: National Taiwan University Hospital
The aim of this study was to evaluate MR/PET with both functional and molecular imaging on the prediction of prognosis in patients with suspected pancreatic cancer.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

The results of MR/PET will be compared prospectively to dedicated MDCT or MR imaging, pathologic results, and clinical outcomes to assess the value of MR/PET in pancreatic cancers.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

100

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Contact

Study Locations

      • Taipei, Taiwan
        • Recruiting
        • National Taiwan University Hospital
        • Contact:

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

20 years to 90 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

This study will include 100 consecutive patients (around 100 newly diagnosed patients per year at NTUH) presenting with suspect pancreatic cancer for treatment.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Diagnosed as pancreatic cancer
  2. Between 20~90 years old
  3. ECOG 0-2
  4. Normal renal function
  5. Measurable tumor size (>1cm)

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Contraindication for MRI exam
  2. Claustrophobia
  3. Renal insufficiency
  4. Other malignancy
  5. Pregnancy and lactating women

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
The tumor recurrence rate after operation at 6 months
Time Frame: 6 months
6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
The overall survival after operation at 6 months
Time Frame: 6 months
6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ting-Fang Shih, MD, Department of Medical Imaging, National Taiwan University Hospital

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

August 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

April 1, 2016

Study Completion (Anticipated)

August 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 8, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 15, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

September 16, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 14, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 12, 2016

Last Verified

April 1, 2016

More Information

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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