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Could MRI replace CT for sharper cancer radiation planning?

NCT ID NCT04545957

Disease control Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) instead of standard CT scans to plan radiation therapy can improve treatment accuracy and reduce side effects. It enrolls adults with prostate, liver, or head and neck cancers who need radiation. Researchers will assess how often MRI-based planning is feasible and whether it leads to better quality of life and disease control.

What this could mean

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Active substance
MRI simulator and radiation therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could make radiation therapy more precise, potentially reducing side effects and improving quality of life for people with certain cancers.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase feasibility study, so it is not designed to prove effectiveness. The benefits seen may not apply to all patients or cancer types.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 86 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2020

Expected to finish

Oct 2030

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must have a confirmed malignancy requiring radiation therapy. * Age: 18 years or older * ECOG performance status ≤2 (Karnofsky ≥60%, see Appendix A) * Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. * Disease-specific eligibility criteria will be specified in the appropriate subprotocol. Exclusion Criteria: * For MRI involving contrast, history of allergic reactions attributed to gadolinium based IV contrast. Note: If patient will not receive contrast, this is not applicable * Participants who cannot undergo an MRI * Disease-specific exclusion criteria will be specified in the appropriate subprotocol

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adenocarcinoma head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms liver cancer Liver Neoplasms prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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Head and neck cancer Liver cancer Prostate cancer Recurrent adenocarcinoma

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham and Women Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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