Using specialized MRI for dental imaging

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 observational research compares standard dental imaging techniques with a new dental-dedicated MRI (ddMRI) approach. Patients from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry will undergo MRI scans while being screened for eligibility based on their dental care needs. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ddMRI in diagnosing various dental conditions by analyzing the imaging data against traditional methods. Participants will also provide feedback on their MRI experience to enhance future imaging protocols.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patient Age: 18 years old or older
2. Receiving imaging for routine dental care
3. Does not have a serious medical condition
4. Is not pregnant or is not potentially pregnant
5. Is willing and able to give consent in English
6. Has the ability to manage their own calendar and schedule appointments
7. Willing to have a separate 2-hour appointment to have an MRI

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Unable to consent to participant in English
2. Serious health condition, which includes but not limited to renal failure/on dialysis, unstable heart disease (uncontrolled arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy and/or unable to lay flat, within 1 month of cardiac catheterization or myocardial infarction), unstable cerebral vascular disease (within 1 month of stroke and/or stent placement), diabetes (type I or II) not controlled by medication or diet, uncontrolled seizures, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, non-allergic bronchospasm (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema), uncontrolled movement disorder, and liver failure
3. Pregnant and/or intending to become pregnant,
4. Prisoner and/or not able to manage their own scheduling
5. Screen positive on MR safety questionnaire, specifically including people that have worked with or otherwise been exposed to metal particles and have the potential for such particles to be embedded within them.

Where it's running

• Orofacial MRI Center(OMRIC), University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry, Malcolm Moos Health Sciences Tower, 515 Delaware St. SE,
  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Kristin Artinger, PhD — University of Minneosta
• Study coordinator: Kelli Trauger, MS, DH, RF
• Email: ohcrc@umn.edu
• Phone: 612-624-2231

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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.