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Brain Tumor

Comparative Trial of Pediatric CNS Tumor Activity as Assessed by PET Imaging and Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Imaging (MRSI)

NCI-03-C-0278                                                                                Print this page 


Investigator(s):

Katherine E. Warren, M.D.
Principal Investigator
Phone: 301-496-4256

Referral Contact(s):

Robyn Bent, R.N.
Research Nurse
Phone: 301-496-8009
rbent@mail.nih.gov

Pediatric Oncology 
Phone: 1-877-624-4878
(Toll free)

 

Primary Eligibility:

  • Ages 1 through 21
  • Brain tumor or residual abnormality after therapy for brain tumors
  • Able to undergo imaging studies
  • No uncontrolled diabetes
  • No metallic implants
  • No history of severe reaction to contrast agents

Study Outline:

  • Patients referred for this trial will have both 1H-MRSI and18F-FDG PET imaging performed within 2 weeks of each other at NCI

Additional Information:

  • This trial will be conducted at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD. It is open to patients who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of where they live in the United States.
  • There is no charge for medical care received at NIH Clinical Center.
  • FAQs about this study - provides information for patients about the trial such as frequency and duration of visits, costs, how to enroll, treatment plan.
  • PDQ (Physicians Data Query) - provides additional details about this study for health care providers.


Reviewed: 6/8/09
Updated: 6/22/09

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