New MRI aims to spot cancer in salivary glands without a needle
NCT ID NCT04452162
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether advanced MRI techniques can distinguish cancerous from non-cancerous salivary gland tumors. Thirty adults with a salivary gland lesion will receive one research MRI scan with contrast before their scheduled surgery. The goal is to improve diagnosis and predict disease progression, potentially reducing the need for invasive biopsies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MRI with contrast dye
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this MRI technique could help doctors identify cancerous salivary gland tumors without needing a biopsy, guiding better treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study (30 people) testing a new imaging method. It may not prove accurate enough to replace standard biopsy, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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