Lung cancer pulmonary hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: . WHO PS 0-2 . Stage IIIA or IIIB non-small cell lung cancer . Planned for 25 x 2.4 Gy, with concomitant chemotherapy
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Contra-indications for undergoing MRI-scans:;Absolute contra-indications: • ICD (implanteerbare cardioverter-defibrillator) • All pacemakers except for the SureScan (Medtronic) (under conditions) ;Relative contra-indications • Prior pacemaker wires • Clips, stents • Non-removable hearing aids • Non-removable insulin pumps • Nerve stimulators • Metal fragments in the eyes • Inflatable breast implants • Severe claustrophobia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in pulmonary artery pressure 6 and 12 weeks after completion of chemoradiotherapy reference to baseline using cardiac MRI. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| • Pulmonary artery velocity; right ventricle (RV) dimensions and RV-function; pulmonary artery distensibility 6 and 12 weeks after completion of chemoradiotherapy reference to baseline. • The assessment of RV-dimensions and RV-function 6 and 12 weeks after chemoradiotherapy reference to baseline. • The incidence of clinical signs of radiation pneumonitis according to SWOG-criteria 6 weeks after completion of treatment • The incidence of radiological signs of pulmonary fibrosis according to CTCAE4.0 12 weeks after completion of treatment . | — |
Countries
Netherlands