Detection of Brain Metastasis by MRI in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients

The aim of this study is to prospectively determine the incidence of brain metastases in metastatic colorectal cancer patients using systematic annual screening by MRI.

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Key information

Conditions

Metastatic Colon Cancer Brain Diseases Brain Neoplasms Central Nervous System Diseases Central Nervous System Neoplasms Colonic Diseases Colonic Neoplasms Colorectal Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Nervous System Diseases Nervous System Neoplasms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

C.H.U. d'Amiens, Amiens, France

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients with histologically proven colorectal adenocarcinoma
Metastases from colorectal cancer diagnosed since less than 6 months
Indication of an oncologic treatment

Exclusion criteria

Patient with contraindication for MRI
Diagnosis of cancer other than colorectal cancer in the last three years, except in situ cancers, basal-cell skin cancer or squamous-cell skin cancer, and other cancer with low risk of brain dissemination according to the investigator
Pregnant or breastfeeding women, women of childbearing potential without effective contraception

Treatment and study plan

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Device

Annually magnetic resonance imaging

Primary outcomes

Prospectively determine the incidence of brain metastases in metastatic colorectal cancer patients with annual MRI.

Time frame: 3 years

Diagnostic of brain metastases on annual MRI

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Poitiers University Hospital

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Registry information

Official study title

Dépistage Des métastases cérébrales Par IRM Chez Les Patients Avec un adénocarcinome Colorectal métastatique

Important dates

Study start: 2019
Primary completion: 2030
Study completion: 2030
First posted: Oct 3, 2018
Registry last updated: Jul 20, 2025

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