Assessing low and high field MRI in pediatric patients
Official title: Low Field and High Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessments on Pediatric Patients
Run by Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City · NCT04629469 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new portable MRI machine that uses a lower magnetic field to see if it can safely and effectively help kids and young adults get brain scans without causing them too much stress.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 0 Days to 22 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kansas City, Missouri) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2020 |
| Main results expected | December 2030 |
| Study ends | December 2030 |
| Registry record updated | January 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04629469 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are inpatients aged 0 days to 22 years who require brain imaging.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with contraindications for MRI or those with non-MRI conditional implanted devices will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a portable MRI device that operates at a very low magnetic field strength, significantly lower than conventional MRI machines. The aim is to assess its effectiveness and safety for pediatric patients requiring brain imaging. The low field strength allows for a more accessible and less anxiety-inducing experience, as it eliminates the need for special shielding and reduces safety concerns related to metal objects. The study will involve inpatients aged 0 to 22 years at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a safer and more comfortable MRI experience for pediatric patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of low field MRI is less common, similar studies have shown promise in improving patient comfort and accessibility.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria Inpatients at CMH Adele Hall ages 0 days to 22 years are eligible for enrollment. Exclusion Criteria No additional sedation will be given as part of this study and that sedation, if already administered, will not be altered for study purposes. Any patient who has a contraindication to having an MRI, such as: Non-MRI conditional implanted device or device that is not able to be removed for MRI examination
Where it's running
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Children's Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, Missouri, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sherwin Chan, MD,PHD — Children's Mercy Kansas City
- Study coordinator: Maura Sien, MS,RT(R)
- Email: mesien@cmh.edu
- Phone: 8163028311
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.