New Ways of Doing Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Children and Adults (NCT04643015) | Clinical Trial Compass
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New Ways of Doing Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Children and Adults
United States21 participantsStarted 2020-11-18
Plain-language summary
This study is being done to see how we can prevent problems caused by movement during the MRI scan. Different ways of doing the scan (techniques) will be tested to see if they are practical and can prevent problems related to motion. For example, changes in the timing of the magnetic field and the radio waves will be examined, and at changes in the way a computer is used to process the images. The new techniques will be compared with the techniques that are usually used.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients of any age, including males and females, who are being treated in the Department of Pediatrics and are already scheduled to undergo MRI
Exclusion Criteria:
* Anyone who would normally be excluded from undergoing an MRI examination as per Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases Screening Questionnaire for MRI (Appendix A). Subjects with pacemakers or aneurysm clips that are MRI conditional or MRI compatible may enroll in the study if the study is clinically indicated.
* Female patients who are pregnant
* Patients who are unable to comply or complete the MRI exam due to claustrophobia or high levels of anxiety
* Patients at higher risk due to age, frailty, or the emergent nature of their condition
* Patients who are undergoing MRI only of the head, neck or spine
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.