Using specialized MRI for dental imaging
Exploration of the Utility of Dental-dedicated MRI for Dentistry
This study is testing a new type of MRI specifically for dental imaging to see if it can better diagnose dental problems compared to regular imaging methods.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Minnesota Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Minneapolis, Minnesota) |
| Trial ID | NCT06948162 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who require imaging for routine dental care and do not have serious medical conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with serious health conditions or those unable to consent in English may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the accuracy of dental diagnoses and treatment planning.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of MRI in dentistry is emerging, this specific approach with ddMRI is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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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 exposure to metal particles and have the potential for such particles to be embed within them.
Where this trial is running
Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Orofacial MRI Center at UMN — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Donald R Nixdorf, DDS, MS — University of Minneosta
- Study coordinator: Rania Nuwailati, BDS, MS, PhD
- Email: Nuwai003@umn.edu
- Phone: 612-626-8431
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.