New scans aim to spot aneurysm weak spots
NCT ID NCT02548546
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This Mayo Clinic study is testing two new imaging techniques to measure the strength and flexibility of the aorta in people with and without aneurysms. Researchers will use ultrasound and MRI to find areas of high stress in the vessel wall. The goal is to see if these methods are practical for routine use. About 30 adults will take part.
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 improve how doctors assess aneurysm risk and plan surgeries using better imaging.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on testing imaging methods, not a treatment. It may not lead to direct patient benefits.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic Florida
RECRUITINGJacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
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