DWI-MRI
Conditions
Brief summary
The study is designed to evaluate the value of DWI-MRI (Diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging) in predicting the efficacy of liver metastases after chemotherapy in colorectal cancer.
Interventions
The enrolled colorectal liver metastases patients will receive DWI-MRI screening to evaluate the liver metastases before the chemotherapy, after the first cycle of chemotherapy and in the regular efficacy evaluation time, respectively.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* aged ≥18 years with histologically or cytologically confirmed advanced colorectal adenocarcinoma * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0 to 2 * life expectancy of ≥ 3 months * at least one measurable liver metastatic lesion in MRI (≥10mm) * have adequate bone marrow, hepatic, and renal function * previously received no palliative chemotherapy
Exclusion criteria
* patients with previous chronic inflammatory bowel disease, chronic diarrhea or recurrent bowel obstruction * patients with symptomatic brain metastases * active clinical severe infection * have contraindication of MRI screening
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Response rate | 2 months | the response rate predicted by DWI-MRI |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Progression free survival | 2 months |
| Overall survival | 2 months |
Countries
China