Assessing low field MRI in outpatients
Low Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessment With Outpatients
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 0 Years to 22 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kansas City, Missouri) |
| Trial ID | NCT05582785 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: While low field MRI is a novel approach, similar studies have shown promise in improving accessibility and safety in imaging.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Kansas City, Missouri
- 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 participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.