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NCT Number: NCT00739518

Refinement and Assessment of New Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologies for Neurological Exams

This study is being done to assess new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologies such as new hardware or software designed to improve MRI examinations of the brain, spine head and neck regions.

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Key information

Conditions

Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Michigan Health System

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

About this study

This study is being done to assess new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologies such as new hardware or software designed to improve MRI examinations of the brain, spine, and head & neck regions.

Software and hardware are constantly being improved, new machines replace old machines, software is updated and improved as are the devices used to produce better MRI images.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • If you are a male or a non-pregnant female patient
  • Normal volunteer
  • presenting to MRI for a clinically-ordered neurological or head and neck MRI exam

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients, who have electrically, magnetically or mechanically activated implants such as heart pacemaker, magnetic surgical clips, prostheses or implanted neurological stimulator.
  • Pregnant patients or patients who are lactating.
  • A patient who is claustrophobic

Treatment and study plan

MRI

Procedure

Neurological MRI with new technology evaluation. The new technology may involve software or MRI scanning sequences. This is a long term research study that focuses on new technology that is constantly being created.

Primary outcomes

  1. Improvement in quality of MRI studies in Neuroradiology

    Time frame: 1 year

    Specific Measurement Are:

    • Scan speed - is the new method as fast or faster than regular method(s)
    • Signal to noise - Subjectively, or quantitatively do we get the same, better, or new contrast compared to the regular methods(s).
    • Image contrast - Subjectively, or quantitatively do we get the same or better resolution compared to the regular method(s).
    • Spatial resolution - Subjectively, or quantitatively do we get the same or better resolution compared to the regular method(s).
    • Artifact - Subjectively, or quantitatively do we get the better artifact reduction compared to the regular method(s).
    • Ergonomics - Is the new software easier to work or offer more information more cleanly than the regular software
    • Patient comfort - Subjectively, does the new software and/or hardware make the patient's MRI experience more comfortable.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Michigan

Other

Collaborators

  • General Electric
  • Philips Medical Systems

Registry information

Official study title

Refinement and Assessment of New Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologies

Important dates

Study start
2004
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Aug 21, 2008
Registry last updated
Mar 15, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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