New MRI technique could sharpen cancer radiation targeting
NCT ID NCT04657042
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new imaging method called 4D-MRI that creates 3D movies of the lungs and liver as a person breathes. The goal is to help doctors better track tumor movement during radiation therapy, making treatment more precise. Researchers will test this in healthy volunteers and cancer patients to see if it outperforms current CT scans.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this imaging method could help doctors target tumors more precisely during radiation therapy, potentially improving treatment outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage imaging study in healthy volunteers and a small number of cancer patients. The technique may not improve treatment planning as hoped.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Virginia
RECRUITINGCharlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States
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