Reducing vertigo during MRI scans

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 address vertigo and dizziness experienced by patients undergoing 7 Tesla MRI scans. It investigates the effects of varying the rate of entry into and exit from the MRI's magnetic field to reduce these sensations. By randomizing participants who are already scheduled for an MRI, the study will assess whether slower rates of entry can help mitigate the symptoms caused by the Lorentz force acting on the inner ear. The research is based on preliminary findings suggesting that vestibular adaptation can alleviate vertigo symptoms.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants who will be undergoing an MRI scan at a 7 Tesla MRI.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Exclusion criteria include pacemaker, defibrillator wires, metal implants, cochlear implants, or ferromagnetic surgical clips in the brain.
* Pregnancy
* Claustrophobia occurs in perhaps 5% of patients, and they will not proceed with the test. All subjects will fill out the routine pretesting MRI questionnaire.

Where it's running

• Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  Baltimore, Maryland, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Bryan Ward, MD — Johns Hopkins University
• Study coordinator: Bryan K Ward, MD
• Email: bryan.k.ward@gmail.com
• Phone: 443-997-6467

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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.