cervix,cancer,mri, diffusion
Conditions
Interventions
MRI is a technique based on magnetic fields and do not require the use of ionizing radiation. Because of the strong magnetic field, a few precautions should be taken. This means that all metal and mag
Sponsors
University Hospitals, KULeuven,Leuven,Belgium
Erasmus University Medical Center,Rotterdam,The Netherlands
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Primary cervical cancer; 2. Patients treated with radiation therapy with curative intent, with or without concomitant chemotherapy or hyperthermia; 3. Age ≥ 18 years; 4. Informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnancy; 2. Contra-indications for general anesthesia; 3. Contra-indications for MRI (incl. Claustrophobia, metal implants, renal insufficiency, etc.); 4. Incapacity of judgement.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The purpose of this project is to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of DWI after therapy in the prediction of recurrence of cervical uterine cancer. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactMaarten Thomeer
PB 2040
Outcome results
None listed