Portable 0.7T head-only MRI for brain imaging
A Pilot Study of a Portable Head-Only MRI Scanner
This pilot tries a new portable 0.7T head-only MRI to see if it can take clear brain pictures in adults who can safely have an MRI.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Minnesota Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Minneapolis, Minnesota) |
| Trial ID | NCT07444034 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot tests human brain imaging using a new portable 0.7 Tesla head-only MRI scanner developed at the University of Minnesota Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR). Adults who can consent and have no MRI contraindications will be scanned on-site to demonstrate image quality and operational feasibility. The protocol excludes pregnant people and those with extreme claustrophobia and follows standard MRI safety screening. Collected data will inform device refinement and planning for larger validation studies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18 or older who can give informed consent and have no contraindications to MRI are the intended participants.
Not a fit: Pregnant people, individuals with MRI contraindications, or those with extreme claustrophobia may not be able to participate or benefit from this scanner.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the device could make brain MRI more accessible by enabling bedside or point-of-care imaging outside traditional MRI suites.
How similar studies have performed: Prior pilot work with portable and low-field MRI systems has shown feasibility, but a 0.7T head-only portable scanner of this design is relatively novel and still undergoing human validation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Able to consent for themselves * Free of contraindications for MRI Exclusion Criteria: * Currently pregnant * Extremely claustrophobic
Where this trial is running
Minneapolis, Minnesota
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Michael Garwood, PhD
- Email: gar@umn.edu
- Phone: 612-626-2001
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.