Siemens WIP: Use of Siemens prototype sequences for Magnetic Resonance Imaging in radiation oncology

This study aims to investigate the use of newly developed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) prototype sequences (different settings on the MRI scanner that results in different image appearances) to be used in parallel with standard MRI sequences to compare the usability and potential benefits for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment.

Who is it for?
You may be eligible for this study if you are aged 18 years or older, have been diagnosed with any type of cancer and you are receiving radiotherapy that requires a MRI scan for radiotherapy treatment planning purposes.

Study details
Participants who agree to enroll in this study will be asked to undergo additional MRI sequence(s) on top of the standard MRI sequences that are part of their regular radiotherapy treatment. Your doctor will review and discuss with you whether additional MRI sequence(s) will be of benefit to the planning of your radiotherapy treatment. If this is the case a maximum of 15minutes may be added to your standard radiotherapy planning MRI scan to allow these sequences to be obtained.

It is hoped this research will allow engineers to further refine and design more specialised MRI sequences that will allow clinicians to improve personalised care for cancer patients who are undergoing radiotherapy.