Magnetic Resonance Elastography in Glioma: Exploring Tumor Stiffness and Adhesion

NCT ID: NCT05990244

Last Updated: 2025-12-02

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-01-01

Study Completion Date

2027-07-01

Brief Summary

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this study will investigate the relationship between tumor stiffness and adhesion in gliomas using MRE. By utilizing preoperative MRE and Intraoperative neuronavigation, followed by comprehensive molecular pathology analysis, we aim to explore the correlation of tumor stiffness and adhesion with molecular and genetic characteristics of gliomas. Additionally, the predictive value of MRE in terms of pathological staging and prognosis will be determined. This research may pave the way for improved clinical decision-making, personalized treatment approaches, and more accurate clinical trials for glioma patients.

Detailed Description

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Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) is an advanced imaging technique that measures the mechanical properties of tissues, providing valuable information about tissue stiffness, elasticity, and adhesion. In the case of gliomas, a type of brain tumor arising from glial cells, MRE has shown promising potential in the diagnosis, classification, and prediction of pathological and molecular features.

This clinical trial aims to investigate the relationship between tumor stiffness, adhesion, glioma grading, and genetic alterations by combining magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) imaging findings with molecular pathological analysis. Moreover, the study aims to predict patient survival based on the physical properties of the tumor.

Preoperatively, we will use MRE to enhance the accuracy of navigation and determine tumor stiffness and adhesion properties. Intraoperatively, under the guidance of neuronavigation, tissue samples will be obtained, and the operating surgeon will assess the tumor's stiffness, elasticity, and degree of adhesion.

Postoperatively, all tissue specimens will undergo molecular pathological analysis. The integration of MRE findings with molecular pathology data will enable precise classification and subtyping of gliomas.

Furthermore, all patients will receive systematic treatment after surgery, and long-term follow-ups will be conducted. This comprehensive approach combining MRE, molecular pathology analysis, and clinical follow-up aims to investigate the predictive value of MRE in terms of molecular pathological features and prognosis in gliomas.

Conditions

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Glioma

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Diagnostic (MRE, tumor grade, tumor stiffness and adhesion)

Patients undergo a preoperative routine MRI scan and MRE the day before their scheduled surgery to assess tumor stiffness and adhesion. Additionally, molecular pathological analysis will be performed to identify genetic alterations in gliomas. During surgery, the tumor stiffness and adhesion will be assessed and recorded by the surgeon according to established evaluation criteria.

It is important to note that the surgeon does not have prior knowledge of the tumor's specific stiffness before the surgery. This information is typically obtained through intraoperative assessment and observation.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Magnetic Resonance Elastography

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Undergo MRE and routine MRI

Assessment and Recording

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Undergo recording of tumor stiffness during surgery and molecular pathological classification through genetic analysis

Interventions

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Magnetic Resonance Elastography

Undergo MRE and routine MRI

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Assessment and Recording

Undergo recording of tumor stiffness during surgery and molecular pathological classification through genetic analysis

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Other Intervention Names

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MRE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. age older than 18 years
2. Karnofsky performance status higher than 60
3. with written informed consent
4. MRE performed within one week before surgery
5. tumor diameter \> 2 cm

Exclusion Criteria

1. previous treatment for glioma
2. inability to complete MRE due to intolerance (e.g., vibration-related discomfort or claustrophobia)
3. completed MRE with suboptimal wave image quality (e.g., motion artifacts or inad-equate wave amplitude)
4. failure to proceed with surgery after MRE
5. missing IDH results
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Shengjing Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Yu Shi

Deputy director of department of radology

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Yu Shi, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Shengjing Hospital

Anhua Wu, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Shengjing Hospital

Wen Cheng, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Shengjing Hospital

Xiufang A( Ren, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Shengjing Hospital

Locations

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Shengjing Hospital

Shenyang, Liaoning, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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China

Central Contacts

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Yu Shi, MD

Role: CONTACT

+86 189 4025 9980

Yu Zeng, PhD

Role: CONTACT

+86 133 0721 0101

Facility Contacts

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Yu Shi, MD

Role: primary

+8618940259980

Anhua Wu, MD

Role: backup

+8618900925766

References

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Murphy MC, Huston J 3rd, Glaser KJ, Manduca A, Meyer FB, Lanzino G, Morris JM, Felmlee JP, Ehman RL. Preoperative assessment of meningioma stiffness using magnetic resonance elastography. J Neurosurg. 2013 Mar;118(3):643-8. doi: 10.3171/2012.9.JNS12519. Epub 2012 Oct 19.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 23082888 (View on PubMed)

Hughes JD, Fattahi N, Van Gompel J, Arani A, Meyer F, Lanzino G, Link MJ, Ehman R, Huston J. Higher-Resolution Magnetic Resonance Elastography in Meningiomas to Determine Intratumoral Consistency. Neurosurgery. 2015 Oct;77(4):653-8; discussion 658-9. doi: 10.1227/NEU.0000000000000892.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 26197204 (View on PubMed)

Yin Z, Lu X, Cohen Cohen S, Sui Y, Manduca A, Van Gompel JJ, Ehman RL, Huston J 3rd. A new method for quantification and 3D visualization of brain tumor adhesion using slip interface imaging in patients with meningiomas. Eur Radiol. 2021 Aug;31(8):5554-5564. doi: 10.1007/s00330-021-07918-6. Epub 2021 Apr 14.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 33852045 (View on PubMed)

Yin Z, Hughes JD, Trzasko JD, Glaser KJ, Manduca A, Van Gompel J, Link MJ, Romano A, Ehman RL, Huston J 3rd. Slip interface imaging based on MR-elastography preoperatively predicts meningioma-brain adhesion. J Magn Reson Imaging. 2017 Oct;46(4):1007-1016. doi: 10.1002/jmri.25623. Epub 2017 Feb 14.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 28194925 (View on PubMed)

Pepin KM, McGee KP, Arani A, Lake DS, Glaser KJ, Manduca A, Parney IF, Ehman RL, Huston J 3rd. MR Elastography Analysis of Glioma Stiffness and IDH1-Mutation Status. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2018 Jan;39(1):31-36. doi: 10.3174/ajnr.A5415. Epub 2017 Oct 26.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 29074637 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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ShengjingH_glioma2023

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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