New MRI technique may spot cancer recurrence early

NCT ID NCT02862678

First seen Jan 29, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a type of MRI called diffusion-weighted MRI can predict if head and neck cancer will return after chemoradiotherapy. Researchers enrolled 59 patients and used the scan to measure water movement in tumors. The goal was to see if early changes could signal future recurrence or leftover cancer.

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Locations

  • Chu de Reims

    Reims, 51092, France

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