Brain tumor imaging in clinical trials

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2008 Mar;29(3):419-24. doi: 10.3174/ajnr.A0963. Epub 2008 Feb 13.

Abstract

There are substantial challenges in the radiologic evaluation of tumor size during clinical trials, and it is important for neuroradiologists to have a firm understanding of these issues. This review will examine measurement approaches, response criteria, selection of lesions for measurement, technical imaging considerations, interval between tumor measurements and response confirmation, and validity of imaging as a measure of efficacy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms*
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Clinical Trials as Topic*
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods*
  • Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods*