Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Screening for Brain Metastases
Sponsor: University of Zurich
Summary
The survival of patients with CNS metastases often remains limited to some months. CNS metastases are also associated with neurological decline and decrease of quality of life. An early identification of CNS metastases may potentially lead to more therapeutic options and prevent or delay the development of neurological symptoms and signs. Patients with cancer associated with a high risk of developing CNS metastasis will be enrolled in this trial. These patients are candidates for a screening brain MRI program in the routine management as recommended in current guidelines (Le Rhun et al. 2021) (Amaral et al. 2025, "ESMO Living Guideline: Cutaneous Melanoma, v1.0 February 2025"). The primary objective is to compare the time to CNS metastases diagnosis detected by MRI using different contrast agents (of gadopiclenol at a dose of 0.1 mmol/kg over current standard practice ) in patients with cancer considered at high risk of developing brain metastases.
Official title: Quality and Safety of Screening for Brain Metastases by Gadopiclenol in Patients With Cancer at High Risk of Developing Brain Metastases
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
180
Start Date
2026-09
Completion Date
2030-01
Last Updated
2026-03-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
gadopiclenol (contrast agent)
Gadopiclenol is a contrast agent approved in Switzerland. In this study, a double-dose of gadopiclenol will be used: 0.2 mL body weight (equivalent to 0.1 mmol/kg BW) at the time of the screening brain MRI.
standard contrast agent
as per local standard of care
Locations (1)
University Hospital Zurich
Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland