This is a non-randomized, purely observational, feasibility study to detect metabolic changes in patients with brain malignancy using a novel hyperpolarized \[1-13C\]pyruvate MRSI.
Definitive diagnosis of brain tumors by imaging which demonstrates all kinds of brain malignancy, including glioma, meningioma, and brain metastases prior to any chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
18-70 years of age
Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent.
All races and ethnicities will be included; subjects must be able to read and speak the English language. Once the protocol is established, Spanish-speaking participants will be included.
Subjects who are receiving any other investigational agents.
Previous or current treatment by radiation or chemotherapy.
Concurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, uncontrolled chronic diseases such as hypertension, lung disease, liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmias, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements.
Subjects who have a history of alcohol abuse or illicit drug use.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Lead sponsor