Improved MRI technique for detecting spinal cord lesions in multiple sclerosis

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 study aims to compare a new 3D OPTIMIZED MPRAGE WMN MRI sequence with conventional imaging techniques for detecting spinal cord lesions in patients with multiple sclerosis. Participants will undergo MRI scans at both cervical and thoracic levels using various sequences, including the new optimized technique. The goal is to assess whether the new sequence provides better sensitivity and specificity in identifying lesions, which could enhance diagnosis and treatment planning for multiple sclerosis patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients older than 18 years old
* CIS or RRMS
* Medullary symptomatology less than 6 months
* With or without an objective lesion on a subsequent MRI scan
* Signed the Informed Consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant or potentially pregnant women
* Breastfeeding woman
* Contraindications to MRI
* Other diagnosis (Neuro-myelitis spectrum disease or Progressive Multiple Sclerosis)
* Surgical history on the spinal cord or lumbar spine
* Patient under legal protection

Where it's running

• CHU de Bordeaux
  Bordeaux, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Vincent Dousset, MD, PhD
• Email: vincent.dousset@chu-bordeaux.fr
• Phone: +335 56 79 56 04

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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.