Imaging Test for Stiffness of Spinal Cord Tumors Before Surgery
Tests an MRI-based scan to measure spinal cord tumor stiffness before surgery.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: MRE Evaluation for Spinal Cord Tumor Surgery: Stiffness and Adhesion Assessment
Key facts
- Where
- Shenyang, ChinaSee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for adults having surgery to remove a spinal cord tumor. It tests whether an MRI scan called MRE can show how stiff the tumor is and how much it sticks to nearby tissue.
- Age
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- All sexes can join.
- Disease stage
- Spinal cord tumor that needs to be removed by surgery.
Main reasons for not taking part
- Metal implants or foreign bodies in the body (such as pacemakers, artificial metal heart valves, metal joints, insulin pumps, contraceptive rings)
- Pregnant in the first trimester (within three months)
- Severe claustrophobia or anxiety
- Severe fever
- Cannot tolerate MRE
Read by machine on 9 November 2026.
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 18 and 80 years old?
Source: NCT05957679, who can take part
Where in China
- Shengjing HospitalShenyang, ChinaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Shengjing Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT05957679
- Record updated
- 12 February 2026
- Original description
In spinal cord tumors requiring surgical intervention, the resection difficulty is determined by two significant factors: tumor stiffness and adhesion to surrounding tissue.Read full original descriptionShow less
Preoperative Evaluation of Tumor Stiffness and Adhesion in Spinal Cord Tumor Using Magnetic Resonance Elastography
In spinal cord tumors requiring surgical intervention, the resection difficulty is determined by two significant factors: tumor stiffness and adhesion to surrounding tissue.
The stiffness of the tumor dictates the complexity of removal, while strong adhesion presents additional challenges during the surgical procedure.
This clinical trial aims to assess the clinical utility of magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), in evaluating the stiffness and adhesion of spinal cord tumors and guiding surgical planning to selecting the most appropriate surgical approach for patients with spinal cord tumors.
Inclusion: All patients undergoing spinal cord tumor resection surgery are eligible for inclusion in the study cohort.
Exclusion: Patients with metallic implants or foreign bodies in their bodies (pacemakers, artificial metallic heart valves, metal joints, metal implants, and those who cannot remove dentures, insulin pumps, or contraceptive rings); Pregnant women in the first trimester (within three months); Patients with severe claustrophobia or anxiety; Patients with severe fever; Patients who can not tolerate MRE; Patients with vascular malformations and aneurysms; Patients who do not sign an informed consent.