Powerful 7T MRI may reveal brain injuries standard scans miss
NCT ID NCT04982562
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a very powerful 7 Tesla MRI can detect tiny brain injuries in people with post-concussion syndrome after a mild head trauma. Researchers will scan 100 patients one week after their injury and compare the results to standard tests. The goal is to see if this advanced imaging can better diagnose lingering symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 7 Tesla MRI scan
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a more reliable way to diagnose post-concussion syndrome after mild head injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with only 100 participants, and the 7T MRI is not widely available. It may not prove better than standard methods.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Poitiers
RECRUITINGPoitiers, 86000, France
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