Determine if Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC) Values Can Differentiate Tumors From Normal Tissue

Early Phase 1CompletedNCT00723463

University of Michigan200 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine normal measurements (ADC values) from the head and neck of healthy volunteers using 3T MRI.

The purpose of this study is to determine normal measurements (ADC values) from the head and necks of healthy subjects using 3T MRI.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

200

Conditions

Brain Cancer Neck Cancer

Interventions

3T MRI scanPROCEDURE

Establishing/evaluating apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values using a 3T MRI scan to differentiate tumors from normal tissue.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy subjects 18 years of age or older. Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years of age * Women of child bearing potential * Pregnant or lactating women * All potential volunteers will be pre-screened by MRI personnel to determine if there is any medical reason that you should not be included in this study.

Locations (1)

University of Michigan Health System

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

To determine if ADC values determined at 3T are different between normal tissues and tumors arising from the extracranial head and neck.

Time frame: 1 year

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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