Using MRI to study the spinal cord in cancer
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses a special MRI technique to look at the health of the spinal cord in healthy people and in patients whose cancer has spread to the lining around the brain and spinal cord (called leptomeningeal disease, or LMD). It aims to establish new ways to monitor spinal cord health.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are either a healthy volunteer or a patient with leptomeningeal disease (LMD) receiving radiation therapy.
- You can understand the study and give your consent.
- You do not have any history of spinal cord problems, prior spine surgery, or implanted medical devices.
- You are not claustrophobic and can tolerate an MRI scan.
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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