A Feasibility Study of MRI Guided Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (MIDSECTION)

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorThe Christie NHS Foundation Trust

About this trial

To determine if the investigators are able to deliver highly focused, intense radiation to tumours in the abdominal region or chest cavity whilst limiting the dose to surrounding organs using a high field strength MR-Linac.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Have no MRI contra-indications.

Eligible for abdominal SABR in accordance with the NHSE SABR Consortium Guidelines or eligible for central lung SABR in accordance with RTOG Guidelines.

Be able to give informed consent.

Anticipated life-expectancy > 6 months.

Disqualifiers

Any contraindications to MRI identified after MRI safety screening including completion of an MRI Safety Screening Form.

Unable to tolerate MRI scans.

Any evidence of severe or uncontrolled systemic diseases which, in the view of the investigator make it undesirable for the patient to participate in the study.

Any evidence of significant clinical disorder or laboratory finding which, in the opinion of the investigator, make it undesirable for the patient to participate in the study.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

No trial groups listed