A Pilot Study of a Portable Head-Only MRI Scanner

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are conducting a pilot study to evaluate a new portable 0.7 Tesla T MRI brain scanner developed at the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research CMRR. This study aims to demonstrate the human brain imaging capabilities of this innovative device, which is designed to be compact and more accessible compared to traditional MRI machines. The study uses a unique high-temperature superconducting magnet-based scanner that is lightweight, weighing only 400 kg, and requires no cryogens. The device allows participants to sit normally with clear sightlines to the room and produces lower noise during scanning, enhancing comfort during the procedure. Participants will undergo brain imaging using the portable 0.7 T MRI scanner. Researchers will assess the quality of the images obtained on the first day of scanning as the primary outcome. The study includes healthy volunteers aged 18 and older who can consent for themselves and have no contraindications for MRI. The total duration and follow-up details are not specified.

A Pilot Study of a Portable Head-Only MRI Scanner