Glioblastoma Multiforme
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether dynamic contrast enhanced MRI (DCE MRI) and high diffusion weighting MRI may be used to distinguish between favorable and unfavorable responses to therapy of glioblastoma multiforme. Imaging data will be correlated with histopathologic findings and clinical responses to radiation therapy with or without chemotherapy.
Interventions
dynamic contrast enhanced MRI using contrast agent gadodiamide
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* The presence of a primary brain tumor that cannot be completely resected that requires radiation therapy with or without chemotherapy.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who do not have a primary brain tumor or who are unable to tolerate the environment of the MRI scanner
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To detect the early local treatment responses from the physician recognized GBM gross tumor volume (GTV) | Upon completion of study |
Countries
United States