Improving MRI Quality and Comfort
Official title: Optimization of Sequences to Improve the Quality and Comfort of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Examination
Run by Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild · NCT05326581 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing different ways to make MRI scans more comfortable and of better quality for people who are willing to spend time in the machine.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Months and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 750 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild Research network |
| Locations | 1 site (Paris, Paris) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 23, 2022 |
| Main results expected | May 2027 |
| Study ends | May 2027 |
| Registry record updated | January 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05326581 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals over 18 years old who require an MRI examination as part of their medical care.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have contraindications to MRI 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 involves participants undergoing an MRI using both the standard sequence and various optimized sequences to enhance the quality and comfort of the examination. The duration of the MRI can range from a few minutes to an hour, depending on the sequences being tested. Participants who agree to spend more than 30 minutes in the MRI machine will receive a compensation voucher. The goal is to identify the best parameters for MRI sequences to improve patient experience.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more comfortable and efficient MRI examinations for patients.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies focused on optimizing MRI sequences, this specific approach may offer novel insights into improving patient comfort and examination quality.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subject over 18 years old * Consent to participate in the study * Member of or beneficiary of a social security scheme * For patients: benefiting from an MRI examination as part of their care * For volunteers: Consent to be informed if an unexpected anomaly is revealed by the imaging. Exclusion Criteria: * Subject benefiting from a measure of legal protection * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * For volunteers: Contraindication to MRI (detailed contraindications questionnaire, THI score \>28 questionnaire, hearing sensitivity questionnaire grade \>1)
Where it's running
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Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild
Paris, Paris, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Julien Savatovksy, MD — Fondation A. de Rothschild
- Study coordinator: Amélie Yavchitz, MD
- Email: ayavachitz@for.paris
- Phone: (0)148036454
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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.