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Official title Establishing Daily Applicable Parameters for Using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy of Spinal Cord
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06548776
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- To learn if MRS can effectively assess spinal cord lesions.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Volunteers:
- Adults \> 18 years
- Healthy with no malignancy, demyelinating disease, back pain, degenerative disease, or spinal cord lesions.
- Consent able patients. Patients with low volume LMD to receive treatment CNS radiation:
- Adults \> 18 years old.
You likely can't join if
- Volunteers:
- Age \< 18 years
- Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.
- History of cancer.
- History of spinal cord lesions including malignant, demyelinating, or inflammatory.
- History of prior spinal surgery.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Volunteers:
- Adults \> 18 years
- Healthy with no malignancy, demyelinating disease, back pain, degenerative disease, or spinal cord lesions.
- Consent able patients. Patients with low volume LMD to receive treatment CNS radiation:
- Adults \> 18 years old.
- MR or CSF with evidence of LMD.
- Patients to receive CSI as part of standard treatment of LMD disease.
- Consent able patients, willingness and ability to comply with the study procedures.
- No spinal cord lesions only LMD disease
- Recruitment by radiation oncology faculty in consultation with Dr. De. . .
- Volunteers:
- Age \< 18 years
- Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.
- History of cancer.
- History of spinal cord lesions including malignant, demyelinating, or inflammatory.
- History of prior spinal surgery.
- History of implantable devices.
- History of MR claustrophobia.
- Degenerative disease or spinal/back pain including myelopathy and radiculopathy.
- Scoliosis. Patients with LMD:
- Age \< 18 years
- History of spinal cord lesions including malignant, demyelinating, or inflammatory.
- History of prior spinal surgery.
- History of implantable devices.
- History of MR claustrophobia.
- Degenerative disease or spinal/back pain including myelopathy and radiculopathy.
- Scoliosis.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Houston, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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