Actively Recruiting
Development of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy Research Methods for NIA Studies
Led by National Institute on Aging (NIA) · Updated on 2026-06-01
1000
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are conducting this study to develop and improve magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy techniques using a new Philips 3T Achieva whole-body MRI scanner. The goal is to refine these scanning methods for use in future clinical research related to aging, physical disability, cognitive impairment, and frailty. Participants include healthy adults and individuals with conditions related to aging who are not being scanned for diagnostic purposes. Participants will undergo MRI scans with the 3T scanner. Some scans may involve the injection of a contrast agent or a small amount of a radioactive substance called a radiotracer. During some scans, participants might be asked to perform thinking or movement tasks to test the procedures needed for functional MRI. No treatment is given as part of this study. Before scanning, participants will have a full medical history review, physical exam, and blood and urine tests. The study measures how the scanning procedures are developed and refined over about two months. Researchers will also use the information to create noninvasive markers to assess healthy aging and related conditions. Participants will be monitored throughout the scanning process, but there is no treatment or long-term follow-up involved.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Development of 3T Magnetic Resonance Research Methods for NIA Studies
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Ability to understand the study and willingness to follow study procedures
- Male or female aged over 18 years
- Able to speak and read English
- Capable of providing informed consent
- Participants with conditions related to aging for exploratory studies (not for diagnosis)
You will not qualify if you...
- Condition or device that prevents MRI as per MRI eligibility form
- Weight over 300 lbs (scanner weight limit)
- Currently pregnant or nursing mother
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 2 months
Participants undergo magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy scans to develop and refine scanning procedures.
Multiple visits over 2 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
National Institute of Aging, Clinical Research Unit
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21224
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
S
Seung-Ho Park, R.N.
M
Mustapha Bouhrara, Ph.D.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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