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Ultra-High field MRI could sharpen diagnosis of foot injuries

NCT ID NCT04441983

Diagnosis Sponsor: Balgrist University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study explores whether a 7 Tesla MRI scanner can produce clearer images of the foot and ankle than standard MRI. Researchers will scan people with known foot problems—like plantar plate tears or Morton neuroma—and healthy volunteers to see if the higher-powered machine detects these issues more accurately. The goal is to improve diagnosis of complex foot anatomy and injuries.

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Active substance
7 Tesla MRI
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make 7 Tesla MRI a more accurate tool for diagnosing foot and ankle injuries, potentially improving treatment decisions.
What could go wrong
This is an early imaging study, not a treatment trial. The new MRI may not prove more useful than current scans, and its availability is limited.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2021

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients who have undergone a forefoot MRI for clinical indications (or previous study) will be enrolled

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Informed consent as documented by signature (Appendix Informed Consent Form) * at least 18 years old * Study group: Patients with specific pathologies (i.e. Morton neuroma, tendon tears, plantar plate tears) as proven by 1,5 or 3T MRI or asymptomatic subjects (to look at the normal microanatomy of different structures, mainly the plantar plate) * Control group: No evidence of the respective pathology. Exclusion Criteria: * previous foot/ extremities surgery with metal in vivo * pregnancy or breast feeding * any MRI contra-indications

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Conditions

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Morton neuroma

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Plantar plate tear

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Balgrist University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8008, Switzerland

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