New MRI scan may replace painful spinal taps for brain pressure
NCT ID NCT03096743
First seen Mar 05, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tests a special MRI technique called MR elastography to see if it can measure high pressure inside the skull without needing a spinal tap. Researchers will compare this method with other noninvasive tests like eye scans and standard MRI signs. About 200 adults with and without high brain pressure will take part. If successful, this could lead to a safer, more comfortable way to diagnose conditions like idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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