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An Investigational Scan (7 Tesla MRI) in Diagnosing Cognitive Impairment in Patients With Non-Metastatic Prostate Cancer

A Pilot Study of 7 Tesla MRI Neuroimaging Biomarkers of Prostate Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04318028
Enrollment
20
Registered
2020-03-23
Start date
2020-08-11
Completion date
2023-05-17
Last updated
2025-03-17

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Conditions

Non-Metastatic Prostate Carcinoma, Stage IIA Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIC Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIA Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIC Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, Stage III Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, Stage II Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, Stage I Prostate Cancer AJCC v8

Brief summary

This trial studies 7 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in diagnosing cognitive impairment in patients with prostate cancer that has not spread to other places in the body (non-metastatic) and who have or have not received androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). The MRI machine uses a strong magnet and radio wave to make images of the inside of the body. A stronger magnetic field allows greater signals and more detailed visualization of the structure and function of human body. Giving 7 Tesla MRI may help doctors learn if patients that receive ADT show more signs of cognitive dysfunction or brain fog compared to patients to patients that do not receive ADT.

Detailed description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. Observe longitudinal changes in structural connectivity using T1-weighted and diffusion tensor MRI in men with non-metastatic prostate cancer on current ADT versus those who were not. II. Observe longitudinal changes in brain functional connectivity using resting-state functional (rsf) MRI. III. Observe longitudinal changes in brain metabolic profiles evaluated by MR spectroscopy (MRS). IV. Exploratory assessment of correlation between testosterone and prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels with MRI measures and cognitive measures. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. To assess the feasibility and acceptability of this approach using sequential 7T MRI in prostate cancer patients either receiving ADT or not. OUTLINE: Patients undergo 7 Tesla MRI over 30-90 minutes at baseline and at 6-9 months.

Interventions

Undergo 7 Tesla MRI

Sponsors

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
CollaboratorNIH
University of Southern California
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent * Group 1 (G1): Non-metastatic biopsy-proven prostate cancer patients on current ADT and * Group 2 (G2): Demographically (age, cancer stage) matched non-metastatic biopsy proven prostate cancer patients without a history of ADT * Ability to undergo imaging procedure without any form of sedation * Ability to complete brief cognitive testing on iPad

Exclusion criteria

* History of dementia or other neuropsychiatric disease * History of other cancer medical therapies other than ADT, narcotics or psychiatric medications * Standard contraindications for MRI: * Prior work as a machinist or metal worker, or history of metal being removed from the eyes, * Cardiac pacemaker or internal pacing wires, * Non-MRI compatible vena cava filter, vascular aneurysm clip, heart valve, spinal or ventricular shunt, optic implant, neuro-stimulator unit, ocular implant, or intrauterine device, or * Claustrophobia, or uncontrollable motion disorder * Currently active second malignancy * Any significant cardiovascular conditions (New York Heart Association \[NYHA\]) class III or IV congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction within 6 months, unstable angina, pacemaker); or * Renal disease with calculated creatinine clearance of \< 45 ml/min

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Brain structural connectivityUp to 1 yearWill be measured using T1-weighted and diffusion tensor magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Brain functional connectivityUp to 1 yearWill be measured using resting-state functional MRI.
Brain metabolic profilesUp to 1 yearWill be evaluated by MR spectroscopy.

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Assessment of testosterone and prostate specific antigen (PSA) levelsUp to 1 yearFor the correlation of between testosterone and PSA levels with MRI measures and cognitive measures, the study will use scatter plots to explore the pattern of correlation. Spearmen's correlation will be used to test the correlation. Both groups will be combined for the correlation analysis.

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026