MRI and Magnetometer-guided Sentinel Lymph Node Detection in Vulvar Cancer (POSVUC)

February 15, 2024 updated by: Katja Stenström Bohlin, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden

Preoperative MRI and Magnetometer-guided Intraoperative Sentinel Lymph Node Detection With Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (SPIO) in Patients With Vulvar Cancer - a Feasibility Study (POSVUC Pilot)

The aim of the feasibility study is to evaluate whether SPIO-MRI and a magnetometer could be a potential substitute to the routine dual technique in pre-and intraoperative SLN localization. Secondary, to explore if SPIO-MRI could predict lymph node status in comparison to histopathological analysis.

Study Overview

Status

Enrolling by invitation

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy is the routine procedure for nodal staging in early vulvar squamous cell carcinoma (VSCC) in the absence of clinical signs of lymph node metastasis. The gold standard technique for identifying SLN utilizes Technetium (Tc99m) lymphoscintigraphy and blue dye. An alternative method has emerged using superparamagnetic iron-oxide (SPIO) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

This study aims to enroll 20 VSCC patients scheduled for the SLN procedure. Determination of the minimal dosage of SPIO required to avoid excessive MRI artifacts while still identifying the SLN. Intraoperative SLN detection with a magnetometer will be compared with the gold standard gamma probe.

As secondary objective, in addition to determining the SNL, MRI analysis of the nodal status will be evaluated for potential metastasis and compared to histopathological results.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

20

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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

  • Sweden
      • Gothenburg, Sweden, 41345
        • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Histologically confirmed primary VSCC <4 cm, candidates for surgery with SLNB Age above 18

Signed and dated written consent before the start of specific protocol procedures.

ECOG performance status 0-2

Exclusion Criteria:

Contraindications for MRI such as electronic implants or severe claustrophobia

Hip replacement

Iron overload disease 4. Known hypersensitivity to iron or dextran compounds

Inability to understand given information and give informed consent or undergo study procedure

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)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Sentinel lymph node identification
Time Frame: Within 30 days after SPIO injection.
The number of lymph nodes identified preoperatively with SPIO-enhanced MRI and intraoperatively with a magnetometer compared to Technetium-99m scintigraphy and blue dye.
Within 30 days after SPIO injection.

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Henrik Leonhardt, Department of Radiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 24, 2022

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 7, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 15, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

February 22, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 22, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 15, 2024

Last Verified

February 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • D-NR 2022-02876-01

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

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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