Comparing portable MRI to conventional MRI in emergency settings
Portable Rapid Imaging for Medical Emergencies
NA · Yale University · NCT06930534
This study is testing if portable brain MRI scans can be done faster and more efficiently in emergency rooms compared to regular MRI scans for patients who need them.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Yale University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (New Haven, Connecticut) |
| Trial ID | NCT06930534 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the efficiency of portable brain MRI scans in the emergency department compared to traditional MRI scans. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a portable MRI scan or standard care, with the primary focus on measuring the time from scan order to scan start. Secondary objectives include assessing the completion rates of scans, comparing imaging findings, analyzing total length of stay, and evaluating the impact on decision-making and provider satisfaction through qualitative surveys. The study will involve patients who are already scheduled for a conventional brain MRI.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are in the emergency department and have been ordered for a conventional brain MRI.
Not a fit: Patients with contraindications to MRI or those who do not require brain imaging may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly reduce wait times for brain imaging in emergency situations, leading to faster diagnosis and treatment.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in the use of portable imaging technologies, suggesting potential benefits, though this specific approach is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or female ≥ 18 years of age at presentation to Yale New Haven Hospital Adult ED
* Order to receive conventional brain MRI imaging originating in the YNHH Adult ED
Exclusion Criteria:
* Lack of assent from treating physician for inclusion in this protocol.
* Contraindications to 1.5T MRI evaluation, including:
1. Cardiac Pacemaker or defibrillator
2. Aneurysm clip
3. Implants or devices attached to the body in the chest or above, such as:
1. Nerve stimulator
2. Deep brain stimulator
3. Programmable shunt
4. Stent
5. Pain pump
6. Artificial extremity
4. Implants in the ears (hearing aid or cochlear implant
5. Any shrapnel, pellets, bullets, metallic fragments, or other metallic foreign body above the chest
6. Metallic joints, rods, screws, or other orthopedic implants in or above the chest
7. Braces, dentures, removable teeth, or dental expanders that cannot be removed.
8. Body piercings in or above the chest that cannot be removed.
9. MRI-incompatible Tracheostomy tube or Swan Ganz catheter in place
10. Status Epilepticus or anyone previously seizing deemed by the physician not to be suitable for pMRI
Where this trial is running
New Haven, Connecticut
- Yale New Haven Health Emergency Department — New Haven, Connecticut, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Adam de Havenon, MD — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Adam H de Havenon, MD
- Email: adam.dehavenon@yale.edu
- Phone: 203-785-4085
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.
Conditions: Patient Satisfaction, Conventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Portable Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Brain MRI