PET-MRI scans for monitoring children’s brain tumor return
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study checks whether a special scan called PET-MRI can better tell if a child’s brain tumor has come back after treatment. It may help doctors decide faster and more accurately when changes seen on regular MRI are true tumor recurrence.
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Who can take part
- A child has a malignant (cancer) brain tumor that needs treatment, confirmed by tests or biopsy
- Doctors are unsure if the tumor is coming back based on standard MRI results
- The child is expected to live at least 3 more months
- The child can have MRI scanning without needing general anesthesia (fully awake/able to cooperate)
- There are no standard MRI safety issues (for example, certain pacemakers or unsafe metal implants)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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