Reduction of Claustrophobia and Patient Motion After Training of MRI Personnel in Comfort TalkTM (NCT01563198) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Reduction of Claustrophobia and Patient Motion After Training of MRI Personnel in Comfort TalkTM
United States97,712 participantsStarted 2011-08
Plain-language summary
Annually, an estimated 700,000 patients do not complete their scheduled MRI scans because of claustrophobia or inability to hold still. Training staff working in MRI facilities to provide Comfort Talk® promises to enable patients to complete and obtain high quality imaging without medication, which will increase comfort and reduce sedation risks for the patients, and increase efficiency and reduce loss of revenue for the facilities.
Who can participate
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Facilities performing MRI examinations
* Facilities capturing data on noncompletion of MRI scans
* Facilities willing to have their personnel trained
* Facilities with personnel interested and willing to be trained
* Facilities able to obtain IRB review
Exclusion Criteria:
* Facilities not performing MRI examinations
* Facilities not capturing data on noncompletion of MRI scans
* Facilities not willing to have their personnel trained
* Facilities unable to obtain IRB review
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in Non-completion Rate of MRI Scans From the Average of the Baseline Year to the Average of One Year Post Training (All Scheduled Patients)
Timeframe: Baseline average of one year plus post training average one year = 2 years
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Change in Non-completion Rate of MRI Scans From the Average of the Baseline Year to the Average of One Year Post Training (Showing-Up Patients Only)
Timeframe: Baseline average of one year plus post training average one year = 2 years