An Investigational Scan (MRI With Dixon Based Sequences) in Detecting Prostate Cancer

April 10, 2026 updated by: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Evaluation of MRI With Dixon Based Sequences in the Detection of Prostate Cancer

This trial studies the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with Dixon based imaging sequences in detecting prostate cancer. MRI uses radio waves and a powerful magnet linked to a computer to create detailed pictures of areas inside the body. Researchers hope to learn if using a modified MRI scan technique with Dixon based imaging sequencing will help to produce better images of prostate cancer than the standard of care MRI scan technique.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Evaluate prospectively the accuracy of Dixon based sequences in detection of intraprostatic tumor nodules.

II. Determine the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value of Dixon based sequences in assessment of extraprostatic tumor extension and lymph node involvement.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Compare the accuracy of Dixon based sequences versus multiparametric diffusion weighted imaging including diffusion tensor imaging in tumor detection and extraprostatic extension.

II. Compare the accuracy of Dixon based sequences in detection of transition zone tumors.

III. Determine the optimal scanning parameters for Dixon based sequences in the imaging of prostate adenocarcinoma.

OUTLINE:

Patients undergo MRI with additional Dixon based sequences with fat and water over a total of 49 minutes.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

65

Phase

  • Early Phase 1

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
    • Texas
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
        • M D Anderson Cancer Center

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

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Biopsy proven prostate cancer patients who are scheduled to undergo prostatectomy.
  • Patient who is scheduled to have a clinically indicated staging endorectal prostate MRI exam.
  • Patients who have signed their informed consent form to undergo the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known prior hormone ablation or radiation therapy (pelvic or prostate).
  • Patients who do not want to undergo prostatectomy and prefer other therapy or surveillance.
  • Contraindication to conventional MR imaging (e. g. metal implants, pace maker, etc.).

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

  • Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Diagnostic (standard MRI, Dixon MRI)
Patients undergo MRI with additional Dixon based sequences with fat and water over a total of 49 minutes.
Procedure: Dixon MRI
Undergo Dixon MRI
Other Names:
  • Dixon Fat-Suppression MRI
Procedure: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Undergo standard MRI
Other Names:
  • MRI
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan
  • Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance / Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
  • MR Imaging
  • MRI Scan
  • NMR Imaging
  • NMRI
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Detection of at least one or more prostate lesions with Dixon sequencing
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Will evaluate and compare the accuracy of Dixon based sequencing to the conventional T2 weighted sequencing for detection of intraprostatic tumor and extraprostatic tumor extension. Lesions will be within any of six regions of the prostate: left apex, left mid, left base, right apex, right mid, and right base. The relative sensitivity and specificity of the two sequencing methods will be compared using an adjusted McNemar's test for clustered data where clusters consist of the matched pairs of within patient-zone observations. The primary analysis will also provide 95% confidence intervals for marginal sensitivity and specificity using a generalized linear mixed model.
through study completion, an average of 1 year

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Collaborators

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ganeshan Dhakshina Moorthy, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

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 (Actual)

April 25, 2013

Primary Completion (Estimated)

February 2, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

February 2, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 8, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 8, 2021

First Posted (Actual)

September 17, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 15, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 10, 2026

Last Verified

April 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2012-0003 (Other Identifier: M D Anderson Cancer Center)
  • NCI-2019-02461 (Registry Identifier: CTRP (Clinical Trial Reporting Program))

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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