Actively Recruiting
A Pilot Study of a Portable Head-Only MRI Scanner
Led by University of Minnesota · Updated on 2026-03-02
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
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.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A Pilot Study of a Portable Head-Only MRI Scanner
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years of age or older
- Able to consent for themselves
- Free of contraindications for MRI
You will not qualify if you...
- Currently pregnant
- Extremely claustrophobic
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - 1 day
Participants undergo imaging using a portable head-only MRI scanner to assess image quality.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55455
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Michael Garwood, PhD
S
Sarah Bedell
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
1
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