MRI tracking could make cervix cancer radiotherapy safer
NCT ID NCT00957450
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tracks how the tumor and nearby organs move during radiotherapy for cervix cancer. By taking many MRI scans during treatment, researchers hope to better target the tumor and spare healthy tissue. The goal is to reduce side effects and improve outcomes. The study involves 12 patients and is not testing a new drug or device.
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 could lead to more precise radiotherapy for cervix cancer, reducing side effects and improving tumor control.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 12 participants, focused on modeling motion rather than testing a treatment. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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12 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Feb 2008
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
In this study, the organ motion of Patients with cervical cancer will be assessed. The study population will be selected from clinic.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18years * Biopsy confirmed cervix cancer * Not suitable for surgery * Suitable for radical radiotherapy * ECOG 0-2 * Informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients unwilling or unable to give informed consent * Prior pelvic radiotherapy * Contraindications to MRI scan
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada
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