Advanced MR Imaging in Sarcoma Patients

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to compare the clinical application of two emerging magnetic resonance (MR) imaging modalities which Mayo Clinic has the technical capability of using, by adding them at the same time that standard imaging is done for patients receiving treatment for Ewing Sarcoma , Rhabdomyosarcoma and soft tissue sarcoma.  

 

 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 7 years
  • Histological confirmation of newly diagnosed localized or newly diagnosed with metastatic Ewing Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma or Soft tissue Sarcoma
  • Tumors > 5 cm in diameter
  • Planning to receive RT or surgery with or without adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) at Mayo Clinic Rochester
  • Provide informed written consent if ≥ 18 years. If < 18 years, provide informed written assent and parent or legal guardian provide informed written consent
  • Patients must have measurable disease as defined in Section 11.0
  • Willingness to participate in mandatory imaging studies at Mayo Clinic Rochester
  • Baseline MRE information deemed as acceptable for assessment
  • Baseline perfusion MRI deemed as acceptable for assessment

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Co-morbid conditions that would result in expected survival to be less than 5 years

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Nadia Laack, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

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CLS-20198487

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