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

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Locations

  • Balgrist University Hospital

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    Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8008, Switzerland

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