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Evaluation of Diffusion Tensor Imaging and High Frequency 3D Endovaginal Ultrasound

United Kingdom20 participantsStarted 2021-04-12

Plain-language summary

To assess the feasibility of a novel MRI technique- diffusion tensor imaging with fibre tracking in understanding the anatomy of the pelvic floor and levator ani muscle injury. To compare this novel MRI technique with endocavity ultrasound in assessment of pelvic floor anatomy and deficiencies in patients with pelvic floor problems.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients with probable previous obstetric injury * with symptoms of obstructed defecation * other pelvic floor dysfunction Exclusion Criteria: * claustrophobic patients unable to undergo MRI scan * patients with general contraindications to MRI * patients not willing to take part in the study * patients not able to consent * pregnant patients * patients unable to understand verbal and written English

What they're measuring

Comparability of MRI to DTI

Timeframe: 7 hour visit time

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05955664

SponsorUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-10-31

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