Super MRI scanner aims to see inside the body like never before
NCT ID NCT05992298
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a new, very powerful 7-Tesla MRI machine can take clearer pictures of the muscles, bones, and head compared to standard 3-Tesla MRI. About 780 healthy volunteers and patients will each have a one-hour scan. The goal is to see if the higher-powered scanner improves image quality for diagnosing conditions like injuries or tumors.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better image quality for diagnosing injuries and diseases of the muscles, bones, and brain.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early feasibility study, not a treatment trial. It only tests image quality, not patient outcomes, and may not lead to immediate clinical use.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Balgrist University Hospital
RECRUITINGZurich, Canton of Zurich, 8008, Switzerland
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