Developing new MRI techniques using healthy volunteers
Development of Novel MR Techniques Using Volunteer Participants
University College, London · NCT05943249
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University College, London (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (London) |
| Trial ID | NCT05943249 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults aged 18 and above without any contraindications for MR imaging.
Not a fit: Patients with implanted devices, metallic foreign bodies, or those who are pregnant will not benefit from this study.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
London
- University College London — London, United Kingdom (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Neela Ramchurn
- Email: n.ramchurn1@nhs.net
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: Healthy