Optimizing ultrasound and MRI technology for better imaging
Official title: Evaluation and Optimization of Ultrasound and/or MRI Hardware and Software in Existing SUNY Ultrasound and/or MRI Units and Newly Installed Commercially Available Units
Run by State University of New York - Upstate Medical University · NCT00640107 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing new ways to improve ultrasound and MRI machines to help doctors get clearer images for better diagnoses.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | State University of New York - Upstate Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Syracuse, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 2007 |
| Main results expected | September 2026 |
| Study ends | September 2030 |
| Registry record updated | June 28, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT00640107 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are healthy volunteers aged 18 to 70 with no contraindications for MRI procedures.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with conditions such as claustrophobia, cardiac pacemakers, 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 evaluates and optimizes the hardware and software of ultrasound and MRI machines to enhance imaging quality. It focuses on familiarizing technicians with new equipment and improving the contrast to noise and signal to noise ratios for better diagnostic capabilities. The research is conducted at SUNY Upstate Medical University, utilizing both existing and newly installed ultrasound/MRI units. The aim is to ensure that the latest imaging sequences and hardware are effectively integrated into clinical practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved imaging quality, aiding in more accurate diagnoses for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in optimizing imaging technologies, making this approach both relevant and beneficial.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Able to Understand and Sign Informed Consent Disclosure (ICD) * Healthy Volunteers Aged 18-70 * Healthy Volunteers with No History of Aneurysm Clips, Cardiac Pacemakers, Claustrophobia, Neurostimulators, and Pregnancy. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects \> 300 Pounds * Subjects \< 18 Years Old * Subjects \> 70 Years Old * Subjects w/ Aneurysm Clips * Subjects w/ Cardiac Pacemakers * Subjects w/ Claustrophobia * Subjects w/ Neurostimulators * Subjects w/ Pregnancy
Where it's running
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SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marzieh Nezamzadeh, PhD — State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
- Study coordinator: Donna Bolourchi, BSc
- Email: bolourcd@upstate.edu
- Phone: (315) 464-7424
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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.