Portable MRI could bring brain scans to your local clinic
NCT ID NCT06533631
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a portable, low-field MRI machine to see if it can measure white matter hyperintensities (WMH) in the brain—a sign of small vessel disease. Researchers compared the portable MRI to the standard high-field 3T MRI in 100 adults with at least one vascular risk factor (like high blood pressure). The goal was to create a simple grading scale for WMH using the portable device, which could make brain health monitoring easier and more accessible.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Portable low-field MRI (pMRI) device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this portable MRI could make brain health monitoring more accessible and affordable, especially in clinics or remote areas.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study focused on developing a new grading scale, not on treating disease. The portable MRI may not be as accurate as standard MRI for all patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yale Magnetic Resonance Research Center (MRRC) at The Analyn Center (TAC)
New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States
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