MRI-based noninvasive detection and monitoring of oral lesions in people with Fanconi anemia
Official title: MRI as Noninvasive Innovative Approach in Detection and Monitoring of Malignant Oral Lesions in Fanconi Anemia Patients
Run by University of Minnesota · NCT07649031 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether MRI and dedicated dental MRI can help detect and track potential oral cancers or precancers in people with Fanconi anemia without surgery or biopsy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Minnesota Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Minneapolis, Minnesota) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 23, 2026 |
| Main results expected | May 31, 2030 |
| Study ends | May 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | July 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07649031 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults with a confirmed Fanconi anemia diagnosis who can consent and tolerate MRI procedures.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who cannot undergo MRI or who do not develop MRI-detectable changes may not receive diagnostic benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and dedicated dental MRI to explore noninvasive ways to identify oral lesions that could be cancerous or precancerous in patients with Fanconi anemia. Participants include adults with FA who consent to MRI scans and can tolerate imaging. The study aims to correlate imaging findings with clinical evaluations to see if MRI can help in monitoring oral health and guiding further diagnostics. No intervention beyond imaging is performed, and no results are provided here about specific diagnostic accuracy. The investigation is sponsored by the University of Minnesota and conducted at its Minneapolis campus.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, MRI-based approaches could offer a noninvasive option to screen and monitor oral lesions in Fanconi anemia patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research suggests imaging can aid noninvasive assessment of oral lesions, but efficacy in Fanconi anemia-specific contexts remains to be proven.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with a diagnosis of Fanconi Anemia who are willing to participate and willing to have MRIs * Willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patient without diagnosis of FA * Patients with FA who are under the age of 18 * Unable to tolerate any MRI due to claustrophobia * Any contraindication for the MRI * Unable to provide informed consent or comply with the study protocol
Where it's running
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rachel Uppgaard — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Carla Campbell, BS
- Email: camp2757@umn.edu
- Phone: 612-625-6976
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.