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Brief Title: 18F-Fluorocholine (18F-FCho) to Distinguish Necrosis From Recurrence in Brain Metastases
Official Title: 18F-Fluorocholine (18F-FCho) to Distinguish Necrosis From Recurrence in Brain Metastases
Study ID: NCT02037945
Brief Summary: The main purpose of this study is to determine the distribution of 18F Fluorocholine (18F-FCH) in the brain which can help distinguishing radiation-induced scarring from tumor regrowth. In addition, the study will measure levels of 18F-FCH in the blood and (if applicable) in the brain lesion tissue that is removed as part of the planned brain surgery.
Detailed Description:
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, United States
Name: Kathryn Beal, MD
Affiliation: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR