MRI scan could replace grueling bike test for cancer surgery patients
NCT ID NCT06544187
First seen Apr 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study explores whether a magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) scan of the thigh can replace the standard cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) for assessing fitness for stomach, esophageal, or pancreatic cancer surgery. The CPET requires patients to cycle to exhaustion, which is physically demanding and not possible for everyone. The MRS scan measures fat levels in thigh muscle, which may correlate with fitness. The study will enroll 56 participants—patients on the surgical pathway and healthy volunteers—to compare MRS results with CPET outcomes and test the reliability of the scan.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) scan
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a gentler, more accessible way to assess surgical fitness for patients who cannot do exercise tests.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (56 participants) comparing a new method to an established one. The MRS scan may not correlate well enough with exercise test results to replace it.
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