MRI as Noninvasive Innovative Approach in Detection and Monitoring of Malignant Oral Lesions in Fanconi Anemia Patients

Purpose

This study being done to learn more about the use of medical Magnetic Resonance Imaging (mMRI) and dedicated dental MRI (ddMRI) as a non-invasive diagnosing tool when evaluating potential oral cancerous and precancerous lesions in Fanconi Anemia patients.

Condition

  • Fanconi Anemia

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patients with a diagnosis of Fanconi Anemia who are willing to participate and willing to have MRIs - Willing to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

  • Patient without diagnosis of FA - Patients with FA who are under the age of 18 - Unable to tolerate any MRI due to claustrophobia - Any contraindication for the MRI - Unable to provide informed consent or comply with the study protocol

Study Design

Phase
Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Cohort
Time Perspective
Prospective

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
FA patients with a history of HNSCC This group will receive both mMRI and ddMRI, with an exam, every 3-4 months for 2 years (up to 16 scan (+exam) visits).
  • Diagnostic Test: MRIs
    mMRI and ddMRI
FA patients with no history of HNSCC This group will receive two scans each of mMRI and ddMRI, with an exam, one year apart (up to 4 scan (+exam) visits).
  • Diagnostic Test: MRIs
    mMRI and ddMRI

Recruiting Locations

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
Contact:
Carla Campbell, BS
612-625-6976
camp2757@umn.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
University of Minnesota

Study Contact

Carla Campbell, BS
612-625-6976
camp2757@umn.edu