Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 80

Evaluating meningioma properties using 3D magnetic resonance elastography

Official title: Evaluation of Meningioma Mechanical Properties and Histological Features Using Three-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Elastography

Run by Shengjing Hospital · NCT06955208 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a new type of MRI can help doctors understand the stiffness and attachment of meningiomas in patients before surgery to improve planning and safety.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment300 (estimated)
SponsorShengjing Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shenyang, Liaoning)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 19, 2022
Main results expectedOctober 9, 2026
Study endsOctober 9, 2027
Registry record updatedFebruary 12, 2026
Trial IDNCT06955208 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for elective resection of radiologically confirmed meningiomas.

Probably not a fit

Patients with metallic implants, severe claustrophobia, or those unable to tolerate MRE may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This prospective study aims to assess the feasibility and clinical utility of three-dimensional magnetic resonance elastography (3D MRE) in evaluating the stiffness and adhesion of meningiomas in patients undergoing surgical resection. By correlating preoperative MRE-derived stiffness and adhesion maps with intraoperative findings and histopathological features, the study seeks to establish MRE as a noninvasive imaging biomarker for surgical planning and risk stratification. Approximately 300 patients with confirmed meningioma will undergo standard MRI and additional 3D MRE scanning, with intraoperative findings systematically recorded for analysis.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance surgical planning and outcomes for patients with meningioma by providing critical biomechanical information preoperatively.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of MRE in this context is innovative, similar imaging techniques have shown promise in other tumor types, suggesting potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients undergoing meningeoma resection surgery are eligible for inclusion in the study cohort.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with metallic implants or foreign bodies in their bodies (pacemakers, artificial metallic heart valves, metal joints, metal implants, and those who can not remove dentures, insulin pumps, or contraceptive rings)
* Pregnant women in the first trimester (within three months)
* Patients with severe claustrophobia or anxiety
* Patients with severe fever
* Patients who can not tolerate MRE
* Patients with vascular malformations and aneurysms.
* Patients who do not sign an informed consent

Where it's running

  • Shengjing Hospital
    Shenyang, Liaoning, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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