Developing new MRI techniques using healthy volunteers
Official title: Development of Novel MR Techniques Using Volunteer Participants
Run by University College, London · NCT05943249 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing new MRI techniques using healthy volunteers to see if they can make scans faster and better for future medical use.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University College, London Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 4, 2007 |
| Main results expected | November 30, 2028 |
| Study ends | November 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | December 10, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05943249 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults aged 18 and above without any contraindications for MR imaging.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with implanted devices, metallic foreign bodies, or those who are pregnant 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 focuses on acquiring magnetic resonance (MR) data from healthy volunteers to develop and validate new MR protocols and techniques. The aim is to enhance the speed, quality, and range of measurements possible with MR imaging. Volunteers will undergo non-invasive scanning procedures, with strict safety protocols in place to ensure their well-being. The data collected will support methodological research into MR imaging and processing techniques, contributing to advancements in clinical research applications.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved MR imaging techniques that enhance diagnostic capabilities in clinical settings.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is common in MR research, the specific focus on developing new protocols through volunteer participation is a well-established practice with a history of success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy volunteers will be recruited by email from within departments at UCL and UCLH * male or female * Aged 18 and above Exclusion Criteria: * volunteers with pacemakers or other implanted devices, or with other metallic foreign bodies, will be excluded. * Women who may be pregnant * any participants who cannot give informed consent (including anyone who may not adequately understand the verbal explanations or written information given in English)
Where it's running
-
University College London
London, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Neela Ramchurn
- Email: n.ramchurn1@nhs.net
Similar studies
Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.
-
Monitoring and Early Detection of Treatable Inherited Retinal Disease in Children and Adolescents
This study tests AI tools to spot and track inherited retinal diseases caused by RPE65 and RPGR mutations using widefield eye images in kids and teens.
-
Oral Progestin Tablets With Radiotherapy vs. Standard Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy in High-Risk NSMP Endometrial Cancer
This trial tests whether adding oral progestin tablets after radiotherapy is as effective as the standard radiotherapy plus chemotherapy for high-risk NSMP endometrial cancer, hoping to reduce side effects and improve quality of life.
-
MIGHTY: CAR T cells targeting B7-H3 for pediatric, teen, and young adult sarcoma
This Phase 1 trial tests autologous hBRCA84D CAR T cells in kids, teens, and young adults (1–24) with relapsed or refractory RMS, ES, or DSRCT to see if the therapy is feasible and safe.
-
Lower-dose ARPI therapy for metastatic prostate cancer
This trial tests whether using half the usual dose of ARPI therapy can work as well as a full dose for men with metastatic prostate cancer who are also receiving standard hormone therapy.
-
Treatments for sustained improvement in symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease (18 months)
This trial tests whether adding atomoxetine or metformin to standard care helps people with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia see lasting improvements over 18 months.
-
Impact of an accessory pudendal artery on erection recovery after nerve-sparing prostate surgery
This study checks if preserving an extra artery (the accessory pudendal artery) during robotic prostate removal helps men regain erections after nerve-sparing surgery.
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.