Clinical trial Recruiting at 4 sites Observational Ages 12 and up

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 typeObservational
Ages12 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment450 (estimated)
SponsorMRIguidance B.V.
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations10 sites (Ghent and 9 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 20, 2021
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedOctober 7, 2026
Trial IDNCT06745791 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

  • 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
  • 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

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.