Purpose of this Study
We are doing this study to learn if a MRI 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
- Planning to be treated with Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT); prior radiation therapy to the spine is allowed
- Have pain score of at least 1 (on a scale from 1-10)
- Not pregnant
- Planning to be treated with Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT); prior radiation therapy to the spine is allowed
- Have pain score of at least 1 (on a scale from 1-10)
- 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?
If you choose to join this study, you will have a 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 ACCRUAL