New study uses advanced MRI to watch tumors during treatment
NCT ID NCT04903236
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to learn how tumors and healthy tissues change during radiotherapy. Researchers will use a special MRI machine built into the radiation device to take detailed images during each treatment session. About 250 cancer patients and 10 healthy volunteers will participate, providing blood and urine samples to look for biological markers. The goal is to improve targeting of tumors and reduce side effects.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 250 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2020
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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
The Christie.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: Be willing and able to provide written consent. Over 18 years of age. Undergo and satisfy MRI Safety Screening Patient volunteers must be under the care of a clinical oncologist at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and be planned to receive radiotherapy to the target site to be imaged. Patient volunteers must be able to give blood and/or urine sample as required through the treatment period. Non-patient (healthy) volunteers must have no known or suspected significant medical condition. Exclusion Criteria: The following apply to both patients and healthy volunteers: Any conditions that would be a contra-indication to MRI including: * Failure to satisfy MRI Safety Screening Form * Implanted pacemakers and/or pacing wires * Cochlear implants * Programmable hydrocephalus shunts * Ferromagnetic implants * Unable to tolerate MR scans * Known HIV or active HepB or C * Pregnancy Healthy volunteers must not be a member of the study team.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGManchester, M20 4BX, United Kingdom
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