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Evaluation of Accelerated Sampling Techniques for Vessel Wall Imaging

United States15 participantsStarted 2027-08

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to compare and evaluate a faster MR image that has been optimized to look at participants blood vessel walls.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 99 Years

Sex

ALL

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Exclusion criteria

. Any person under the age of 18
. Presence of artifact-producing intracranial devices (aneurysm clips/coils, ventricular drains, craniectomy mesh, etc.)
. Any person with contraindications to MRI (medical instability, non-MRI compatible implanted devices, retained metallic foreign bodies, claustrophobia)
. Large space-occupying lesions (50 mL) or substantial mass effect (herniation, 5mm midline shift) on preceding brain imaging,
. Imminently life-threatening co-morbid conditions
. A history of premorbid disabling neurological or psychiatric disease, current substance abuse or remote substance abuse with permanent organic sequelae
. Pregnancy or lactation

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?

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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

Optimizing scan efficiency of T1-weighted (T1w) imaging for vessel wall imaging protocols

Timeframe: 24 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06392347

SponsorUniversity of Pennsylvania

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2029-06

Contact for this trial

Jae Song, MD

215-349-8023 jae.song@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

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