New software could slash MRI time for kids with brain tumors

NCT ID NCT03761121

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new software called Wave-CAIPI that aims to speed up MRI scans for children with low-grade gliomas. Researchers will compare the fast scans to standard ones to see if they provide the same image quality. The goal is to make imaging quicker and less stressful for young patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Wave-CAIPI software for MRI
What this could lead to: If successful, this could make MRI scans faster and more comfortable for children with brain tumors, reducing the need for sedation.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage software validation study, not a treatment trial. The faster scans may not yet match standard image quality in all cases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

childhood low-grade glioma low grade glioma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PEDIATRIC LOW-GRADE GLIOMAS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Boston Children Hospital
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02214, United States

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