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Imaging and Blood-Based Biomarkers for the Evaluation of Early Signs of Myocardial Injury After Thoracic Radiation Therapy

Study Overview

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Description

This study assesses for early signs of damage to the heart following chest radiation therapy using both imaging (cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and cardiac positron emission tomography) and changes in blood biomarkers. This study determines if any changes in the heart muscle can be detected either during the course of radiation therapy or shortly thereafter using specialized imaging techniques or blood tests. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging may be used to help provide information about changes in the heart structure and function following radiation therapy. Positron emission tomography looks at differences in how the heart takes up radioactive sugar which is injected into the vein to assess changes in heart function following radiation therapy. This study may help identify patients at risk of heart issues following radiation therapy to the chest and ultimately help in the development of more effective and safe treatments for cancer in the future.

Official Title

A Pilot Study to Evaluate Early Signs of Myocardial Injury After Thoracic Radiotherapy Using Imaging and Blood-Based Biomarkers

Quick Facts

Study Start:2021-04-02
Study Completion:2026-06-18
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT05717998

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Patients who have been evaluated by a radiation oncologist and have been felt to be suitable to undergo thoracic RT for histologically confirmed NSCLC with a dose range of 60-70 Gy at 1.8-2 Gy per fraction OR histologically confirmed clinical stage I-IVA (AJCC 8th ed) middle or thoracic esophageal or gastroesophageal cancer (squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma) with a planned dose range of 41.4-60 Gy at 1.8-2 Gy per fraction as part of treatment of their malignancy
  2. * Concurrent chemotherapy is permitted
  3. * For NSCLC patients, both concurrent and/or adjuvant immunotherapy is permitted
  4. * Patients participating in other research studies are eligible as long as participation in this study does not interfere with activities required in the other studies
  5. * Patients with no contra-indications to magnetic resonance (MR) or PET imaging as stated in the section exclusion criteria
  6. * For the delayed enhancement and the T1 contrast mapping portions of the study, the patient must have an adequate baseline renal function defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \> 30 ml/min per the Ohio State Institutional Guidelines. Of note, if the patient's eGFR is =\< 30 ml/min, the patient would still be eligible for enrollment, but only the strain-encoded (SENC) imaging and T2 mapping non-contrast sequences would be obtained. The dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) and T1 mapping sequences, which require intravenous (IV) contrast, would not be included
  7. * Patients with moderate to end-stage renal disease, or who are at high-risk of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (e.g. hepatorenal syndrome, liver transplant, acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, and iron overload conditions) would still be eligible for enrollment, but only the non-contrast SENC and T2 mapping imaging sequences would be obtained. The DCE and T1 mapping sequences, which require IV contrast, would not be included
  8. * Age \>= 18 years old
  9. * Within 4 weeks of study entry: patients must have vital signs, history/physical examination, and kidney function test (eGFR)
  10. * Ability to provide written informed consent obtained prior to participation in the study and any study specific procedures being performed
  11. * Women of child-bearing potential (WOCBP) must have a negative pregnancy test within 14 days of the study entry. Urine human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is an acceptable pregnancy assessment
  1. * Subjects who are breast-feeding, or have a positive pregnancy test will be excluded from the study. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately
  2. * Medical contraindications to MR imaging (e.g. pacemakers, metallic implants, aneurysm clips, known contrast allergy to Gadolinium contrast, pregnancy, nursing mothers, weight greater than 350 pounds)
  3. * Subjects with advanced renal disease (eGFR \< 45 mL/min/1.72m\^2) - exclusion from receipt of contrast, but may still be enrolled for basic CMR imaging (left ventricular ejection \[LVEF\], strain, T2, etc)
  4. * Medical contraindications to PET imaging (e.g. pregnancy, nursing mothers, weight greater than 420 pounds - scanner limit)
  5. * Any serious and/or unstable pre-existing medical disorder (aside from malignancy exception above), psychiatric disorder, or other condition that could prevent compliance with study procedures or providing informed consent
  6. * Subjects who are prisoners

Contacts and Locations

Principal Investigator

Eric D Miller, MD, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Study Locations (Sites)

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

  • Eric D Miller, MD, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2021-04-02
Study Completion Date2026-06-18

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2021-04-02
Study Completion Date2026-06-18

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
  • GastroEsophageal Cancer
  • Esophagus Cancer