Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

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 typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment1500 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity College, London
Academic / other
Locations1 site (London)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 4, 2007
Main results expectedNovember 30, 2028
Study endsNovember 30, 2028
Registry record updatedDecember 10, 2024
Trial IDNCT05943249 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

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.