Validation and implementation of advanced MRI protocols

Validation and Implementation of 3T MRI Research Protocols

NA · Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France · NCT04866940

This study is testing new MRI techniques to see if they can improve brain imaging for both healthy people and patients.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment230 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorInstitut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France (other gov)
Locations1 site (Toulouse)
Trial IDNCT04866940 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This research focuses on optimizing MRI acquisition sequences using a dedicated 3T MRI imager located at the INSERM premises. The study involves healthy participants and patients, where various sequences will be tested to enhance image quality for brain studies. Each sequence will be evaluated by a neuroradiologist and a research engineer to determine optimal parameters for future tests. The goal is to ensure that the imaging techniques remain at the forefront of research applications in neuroscience.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include healthy individuals and patients aged 18 and older who can remain still during the MRI procedure.

Not a fit: Patients with psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairments, or contraindications to MRI will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved MRI imaging techniques that enhance the diagnosis and understanding of brain pathologies.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in optimizing MRI protocols, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially beneficial.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Male or female, 18 years of age or older
* Ability to cooperate and remain motionless for up to 1 hour (and lying down for 1.5 hours)
* Ability to understand the instructions given
* Subject who has given written and informed consent prior to any examination required by the research)
* Subject affiliated to a social security system or benefiting from an equivalent system

Exclusion Criteria:

* Persons deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision
* Psychiatric disorders, disorders of cognitive functions, not allowing the realization of the MRI
* Protected adults (subject to a measure of legal protection) or unable to express their consent
* Subject with Contraindications to MRI

Where this trial is running

Toulouse

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.