Assessing low field MRI in outpatients
Official title: Low Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessment With Outpatients
Run by Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City · NCT05582785 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a new type of MRI that doesn't require sedation to see if it can safely provide good brain images for kids and young adults needing outpatient care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 0 Years to 22 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kansas City, Missouri) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05582785 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are outpatients aged 0 to 22 years who need brain imaging and do not have contraindications for MRI.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with non-MRI conditional implanted devices or those who cannot undergo MRI for any reason 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 aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a low field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system for patients requiring brain imaging. It focuses on outpatients aged 0 to 22 years at Children's Mercy Hospital, utilizing a novel hyperfine MRI technology. The study will assess the imaging capabilities of this early-stage MRI system in a clinical setting. Participants will undergo imaging without additional sedation, ensuring a safe and straightforward process.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a safer and more accessible MRI option for young patients requiring brain imaging.
How similar studies have gone: While low field MRI is a novel approach, similar studies have shown promise in improving accessibility and safety in imaging.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria Outpatients at CMH Adele Hall Radiology 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 Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sherwin Chan, MD PhD — Children's Mercy
- Study coordinator: Maura Sien, MS, RT(R)
- Email: mesien@cmh.edu
- Phone: 8163026065
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.