Clinical Trial: Arterial Spin Labeling Perfusion Magnetic Resonance (MR) Imaging in Pediatric Brain Tumors

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: CHP-901:Arterial Spin Labeling Perfusion MR Imaging in Pediatric Brain Tumors

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to get information regarding the usefulness and accuracy of this new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique - termed arterial spin labeling (ASL) - in the diagnosis of pediatric brain tumors.

Detailed Summary: The purpose of this study is to get information regarding the usefulness and accuracy of this new MRI technique - termed arterial spin labeling (ASL) - in the diagnosis of pediatric brain tumors. This technique can non-invasively measure the blood flow to the brain during MRI examination. Because aggressive brain tumors require new blood vessels and a high level of blood supply to support its growth, we believe the tumor blood flow measured using ASL is a reliable indicator of tumor grade. This information may be useful for doctors to make treatment decisions and to monitor patients' response to treatment.
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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Information By: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Dates:
Date Received: May 20, 2009
Date Started: April 2008
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Last Updated: October 26, 2012
Last Verified: January 2012