Validation of a new MRI technique for spinal bone imaging
Official title: Clinical Validation of BoneMRI in the Spine
Run by MRIguidance B.V. · NCT06745791 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new MRI technique called BoneMRI to see if it can provide clearer images of spinal bones, helping doctors diagnose issues without using radiation from CT scans.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 12 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 450 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | MRIguidance B.V. Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 10 sites (Ghent and 9 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 20, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 7, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06745791 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals aged 12 and older who require diagnostic MRI or CT scans of the spine.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant, have claustrophobia, or have a history of psychiatric disorders that impair decision-making may not benefit from this study.
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 clinically validate BoneMRI, a novel quantitative 3D MRI technique developed by MRIGuidance BV©, for visualizing spinal bone structures. BoneMRI generates CT-like images that allow for detailed assessment of cortical and trabecular bone, enhancing the capabilities of standard MRI. The study will evaluate the accuracy of BoneMRI in visualizing osseous structures across various MR field strengths and scanner types to ensure robustness against data variability. By validating this technology for the entire spine, the study seeks to improve diagnostic workflows and reduce reliance on ionizing radiation from CT scans.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this technology could provide a safer and more efficient method for diagnosing and planning treatment for spinal bone diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success with similar imaging techniques, but this specific application of BoneMRI for the spine is novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 12 years old * Indication for diagnostic MRI of the spine * Indication for diagnostic CT of the spine * Eligible for MRI * Eligible for CT * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * History of (psychiatric) disorder which causes the patient to be incompetent to make a thought-out decision * claustrophobia * \>3 months between CT and MRI scan
Where it's running
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UMC Utrecht
Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands Recruiting -
Amsterdam UMC
Amsterdam, Netherlands Recruiting -
Erasmus MC
Rotterdam, Netherlands Recruiting -
Elisabeth Tweesteden Ziekenhuis
Tilburg, Netherlands Recruiting -
UZ Gent
Ghent, Belgium Completed -
UZ Leuven
Leuven, Belgium Completed
Show 4 more locations
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Vitaz
Sint-Niklaas, Belgium Completed -
Hopital saint joseph
Marseille, France Completed -
Leids universitair medisch center
Leiden, Netherlands Not yet recruiting -
Kantonsspital st. gallen
Sankt Gallen, Switzerland Completed
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Peter R Seevinck, dr. ir.
- Email: peter.seevinck@mriguidance.com
- Phone: 00316 81741711
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.