New MRI technique spots hidden spinal lesions in MS patients

NCT ID NCT06589999

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether a special MRI sequence called MP2RAGE can find more spinal cord lesions in people with multiple sclerosis than the standard scans currently used. Researchers will compare the number of lesions seen on MP2RAGE images versus conventional MRI in 196 adults. If MP2RAGE proves better, it could improve how doctors diagnose and track MS.

What this could mean

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Active substance
MP2RAGE MRI sequence
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to more accurate detection of spinal cord lesions in MS, helping doctors diagnose and monitor the disease better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The new sequence may not prove significantly better than existing methods, and results may not apply to all MRI machines or patients.

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  • Hopital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild

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    Paris, France

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