New imaging methods to evaluate cancer treatments in children
Advanced Imaging Tools to Assess Cancer Therapeutics in Pediatric
['FUNDING_R01'] · STANFORD UNIVERSITY · NIH-10778567
This study is testing a new, safe imaging method that uses special MRI technology to see how well cancer treatments are working in kids, without exposing them to harmful radiation, and it will compare this method to traditional scans that do use radiation.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | STANFORD UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (STANFORD, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10778567 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing advanced imaging techniques to assess how well cancer treatments are working in pediatric patients. It aims to create a radiation-free imaging test using whole body diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (WB-DW MRI), which can provide detailed information about tumors without exposing children to harmful radiation. The study will compare the effectiveness of this new imaging method against traditional techniques that involve radiation, such as PET scans. By improving the way we monitor cancer therapy responses, this research seeks to enhance the safety and accuracy of cancer care for children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pediatric patients diagnosed with cancer who require imaging to monitor their treatment progress.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing cancer treatment or those who do not require imaging for their condition may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce radiation exposure for children undergoing cancer treatment while providing accurate assessments of their therapy responses.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with diffusion-weighted MRI for cancer detection, but this specific application in pediatric therapy monitoring is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
STANFORD, UNITED STATES
- STANFORD UNIVERSITY — STANFORD, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DALDRUP-LINK, HEIKE ELIZABETH — STANFORD UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: DALDRUP-LINK, HEIKE ELIZABETH
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.