MRL in the Upper Extremity

NCT ID: NCT04575636

Last Updated: 2023-10-23

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

20 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-09-10

Study Completion Date

2023-08-31

Brief Summary

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Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the feasibility and applicability of the MRL protocol for the upper extremity in Maastricht University Medical Center, and to examine the differences of the lymphatic system between lymphedema patients and healthy volunteers.

Study design: An explorative study of an MRL protocol for the upper extremity in Maastricht University Medical Center+.

Study population: There are two study groups. The first group (n=10) consists of patients with secondary lymphedema in the upper extremity. The second group (n=10) consists of healthy volunteers.

Intervention (if applicable):

All participants will undergo an MRL examination with the same protocol, developed in a previous 'proof of principle' study, in the Maastricht University Medical Center+.

After localizer scans, a T2-weighted sequence is used. Then a T1-weighted sequence will be made before the injection of contrast. After the injection of the contrast agent a T1-weighted sequences of the upper and lower arm are performed alternately.

Main study parameters/endpoints:

The primary outcome is to determine the feasibility and applicability of the MRL protocol by evaluating the images of the upper extremity in patients with secondary lymphedema and healthy subjects.

The secondary outcome is to assess the value of MRL in staging lymphedema.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Lymphedema of Upper Limb

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Lymphedema patients

MRL examination in lymphedema patients

Group Type OTHER

Magnetic Resonance Lymphography

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Magnetic Resonance Lymphography using Siemens 3T MRI unit and Gadobutrol as a contrast agent to visualize the lymphatic system

Healthy volunteers

MRL examination in healthy volunteers

Group Type OTHER

Magnetic Resonance Lymphography

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Magnetic Resonance Lymphography using Siemens 3T MRI unit and Gadobutrol as a contrast agent to visualize the lymphatic system

Interventions

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Magnetic Resonance Lymphography

Magnetic Resonance Lymphography using Siemens 3T MRI unit and Gadobutrol as a contrast agent to visualize the lymphatic system

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 18 years or older
* informed consent
* BMI \< 30 kg/m2

Group A:

\- Secondary lymphedema in the upper extremity

Group B:

\- Healthy volunteers

Exclusion Criteria

* Active skin infection/erysipelas in the arm.
* Known allergy for a contrast agent
* History of surgical intervention in the arm.
* Contraindications for MRI with contrast; pregnancy, metals, prostheses, renal insufficiency, claustrophobia
* Active cancer
* Distant metastases
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

99 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Maastricht University Medical Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Scannexus

Maastricht, , Netherlands

Site Status

Countries

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Netherlands

Other Identifiers

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NL72424.068.19

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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