Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for Assessing Spinal Metastases

Purpose of this Study

We are doing this study to learn if an MRI scan can find changes in the spinal cord that relate to pain.

Who Can Participate?

Eligibility

Adults diagnosed with spinal metastases in the C1 to S5 area who:
  • Plan to be treated with Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT); prior radiation therapy to the spine is allowed
  • Have a pain score of at least 1 (on a scale from 1-10)
  • Are not pregnant

Age Range

18-110

Sex/Genders

Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No

What is Involved?

Description

If you choose to join this study, you will have an MRI scan.

Locations

Duke University Hospital

Visit Timing

Weekdays

Compensation

No

Spanish Materials Available

No

Study Details

Full Title

Pilot Study of Quantitative MR Imaging Methods for Functional Assessment Following Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Spinal Metastases

Principal Investigator

Trey
Mullikin

Protocol Number

PRO00103960

NCT ID

NCT04248543

Phase

Pilot

Enrollment Status

Open to Enrollment