Diagnostic Imaging Research
Current Research Studies
 For additional information regarding any of these projects,
please call 401-444-4233 or 401-444-4344.
Cancer-Related Research Projects
Lung Cancer
- Treatment Assessment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Read more
- Radiofrequency Ablation in High-Risk Patients with Stage 1A Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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- PET/CT as a Predictive Marker of Tumor Response and Patient Outcome: in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
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Breast Cancer
- Pre-Operative Contrast MR of the Breast in Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients
- A Pilot Study to Determine if the Pre-procedure Administration of Subcutaneous Lidocaine Reduces the Level of Pain and Discomfort Experienced by Patients Undergoing Breast Lymphoscintigraphy
- Breast MRI and Computer Aided Detection (CAD): Does CAD change radiologist interpretation?
Thyroid Cancer
- A Multi-Institutional Analysis of Clinical and Ultrasound Features of Benign and Malignant Thyroid Nodules
- Pilot Study on Laser Ablation of Symptomatic Benign Thyroid Masses
Liver Cancer
- Feasibility of Radiofrequency Ablation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in Cirrhotic Patients Read more
Cervical Cancer
- Utility of Pre-Operative PET-CT and Molecular MRI Prior to Therapy to Detect Lymph Node Metastasis in Patients with Cervical Cancer
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Pediatric Cancer
- Whole Body MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) in the Evaluation of Pediatric Malignancies
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Metastatic Cancer
- Ultrasound and CT-Guided Cryoablation of Painful Metastases Involving Bone (MC03C3)
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- A Phase I-II Study Evaluating the Maximum Tolerated Dose, Dosimetry, Safety, and Efficacy of Ultratrace™ Iobenguane I 131 in Patients with Malignant Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma. Protocol MIP-IB12 Read more
- A Phase II Study Evaluating The Efficacy And Safety Of Ultratrace Iobenguane I 131 In Patients With Malignant Relapsed Refractory Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma Read more
Brain Cancer
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RTOG 0625: A Randomized Phase II Trial of Bevacizumab with Irinotecan or Bevacizumab with Temozolomide in Recurrent Glioblastoma
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PROTOCOL RTOG 0825/ACRIN 6686: Phase III Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Conventional Concurrent
Chemoradiation and Adjuvant Temozolomide Plus Bevacizumab Versus
Conventional Concurrent Chemoradiation and Adjuvant Temozolomide
in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Read more
Endocrine Cancer
Diabetes Research
- MRI for improved detection of early cerebrovascular white matter injury in patients with hypertension or Type 2 diabetes
Cardiac and Pulmonary Research
- MRI for Improved Detection of Early Changes in the Brain of Patients with High Blood Pressure
- Determine the impact of mid-late life hypertension on the brain
- MR Assessment of Right Ventricle in Patients with known PE (pulmonary embolism)
- Cardiac MRI after positive CT for PE
- Sarcoidosis-Cardiac Abnormalities Detected by MR (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- MR in patients with Sarcoidosis
- Contrast Enhanced CT of the Heart (MDCTA) in Patients with Suspected Coronary Artery Stenosis Read more
- MRI imaging of the heart after Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
Neurological Research
- MRI for improved detection of early cerebrovascular white matter injury in patients with hypertension or Type 2 diabetes.
Pediatric Research
- Whole Body MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) in the Evaluation of Pediatric Malignancies
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- Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Pediatric Appendicitis in Children with Clinically Suspected Appendicitis and Inconclusive Sonography
- Diffusion Tensor Imaging for the evaluation of moderate and late preterm infants: A Pilot Study
Gastrointestinal Research
- MR Imaging vs. CT imaging of abdomen in patients with Crohn’s Disease
- MR Enterography- Effect on Management of Crohn’s Disease
Orthopedic Research
- MR Imaging of Knee after Arthroscopic Repair of the Posterior Meniscus Root Tear
Renal Research
- MR Imaging of Renal Cell Carcinomas Pre and Post Ablation
- Do Segmented Volumes Calculated On Renal Donor CT Angiograms Correlate With Renal Function?
Vascular Research
- Prospective Evaluation of Pelvic MRV for Thrombosis in Pregnant and Post Partum Women
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