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New MRI scans aim to catch cancers before they grow in High-Risk families

NCT ID NCT03176836

Diagnosis Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Li-Fraumeni syndrome is a rare genetic condition that greatly increases the risk of developing many types of cancer. This pilot study will test three advanced MRI techniques—whole body STIR MRI, DW-MRI, and PET-MRI—in 30 people with the condition to see how well they can detect very small tumors and tell them apart from harmless growths. The goal is to improve cancer surveillance and catch tumors as early as possible.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better early detection of cancers in people with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, potentially improving outcomes through earlier treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The new MRI techniques might not reliably distinguish harmless from cancerous growths.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 30 people

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

Started

Jun 2016

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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.

Ages

Up to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * LFS kindreds who either carry a known TP53 mutation or are obligate mutation carriers Exclusion Criteria: * General contraindications for an MRI scan (ferromagnetic prostheses, pacemaker, or other implants incompatible with the magnetic field of the MR scanner), claustrophobia.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Li-Fraumeni syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Li-Fraumeni syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Hospital for Sick Children

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada

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