Triage Radiology Imaging Assessment for Greater Effectiveness
100,800 participantsStarted 2027-03
Plain-language summary
The aim of the trial is to understand whether a computerised tool designed to quickly spot problems in brain scans (MIDI) can help doctors diagnose cases faster. This will help patients by getting them the treatment they need sooner. How useful doctors find the tool will also be measured, and whether it is cost-saving for the National Health Service (NHS).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
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:
For main trial
* Adult patient (≥ 18 years of age) at the time of MRI.
* Brain MRI scan performed at a participating NHS site during the defined study period (intervention or control arm).
* Brain MRI scan series will automatically be included if they contain the required scan sequences and are of the required resolution.
For O3 subgroup ● Radiologists, radiographers, and referring clinicians involved with the use of the MIDI tool at sites who consent to completing the staff survey
For O7 subgroup
* Adult patient (≥ 18 years of age) at the time of MRI.
* Brain MRI scan performed at a participating NHS site during the defined study period (intervention or control arm).
* Brain MRI scan series will automatically be included if they contain the required scan sequences and are of the required resolution.
* Patient with suspected de novo stroke/TIA in TIA/Stroke pathway.
* Patient with suspected de novo stroke/TIA in Acute Neurology pathway.
* Patient with suspected de novo stroke/TIA identified via SSNAP review.
For O8 subgroup
* Adult patient (≥ 18 years of age) at the time of MRI.
* Brain MRI scan performed at a participating NHS site during the defined study period (intervention or control arm).
* Brain MRI scan series will automatically be included if they contain the required scan sequences and are of the required resolution.
* Patient with stage III/IV malignant melanoma undergoing regular surveillance MRI brain scans presenting with de novo brain…
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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Turnaround time for abnormal outpatient brain MRI scans
Timeframe: Time from abnormal MRI acquisition to radiologist report authorisation over 8 months.