Evaluating 7 Tesla MRI for foot and ankle conditions

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the effectiveness of 7 Tesla MRI in providing detailed images of the foot and ankle anatomy, particularly focusing on conditions such as plantar plate tears, Morton neuroma, and tendon and ligament tears. Participants will include patients with specific pathologies confirmed by lower strength MRI scans, as well as asymptomatic individuals to study normal microanatomy. The study will compare findings from 7 Tesla MRI with standard clinical sequences to enhance diagnostic accuracy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Informed consent as documented by signature (Appendix Informed Consent Form)
* at least 18 years old
* Study group: Patients with specific pathologies (i.e. Morton neuroma, tendon tears, plantar plate tears) as proven by 1,5 or 3T MRI or asymptomatic subjects (to look at the normal microanatomy of different structures, mainly the plantar plate)
* Control group: No evidence of the respective pathology.

Exclusion Criteria:

* previous foot/ extremities surgery with metal in vivo
* pregnancy or breast feeding
* any MRI contra-indications

Where it's running

• Balgrist University Hospital
  Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Christoph Germann, MD
• Email: christoph.germann@balgrist.ch
• Phone: +41443863322

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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.