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Metabolic Biomarkers in Thoracic Cancers
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to develop a method of using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to evaluate lung tumors and other thoracic malignancies. An MRI is a scanning device that uses magnets to make images (pictures) of the body. This study is being done to determine what series of reactions (metabolic pathways) pulmonary nodules use as they burn sugar as fuel for growth. The manner in which the tumor burns (metabolizes) sugar for fuel is being investigated by using a natural, slightly modified, sugar solution (13C-glucose) and studying a small sample of the tumor once it is removed at the time of surgery.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2013-03-20
Completion Date
2027-12-31
Last Updated
2025-04-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Imaging Biomarkers
Want to see if using 13C-glucose helps in detecting cancer and deciding on a treatment plan.
Locations (1)
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, United States