New MRI technique could sharpen detection of active MS lesions
NCT ID NCT03268239
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested two different MRI sequences to see which one better detects active inflammatory lesions in the brains of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). 180 adults with known central nervous system inflammatory disease who needed an MRI after a recent clinical event took part. The goal was to compare a 3D gradient-echo sequence against a 3D turbo-spin-echo sequence after contrast injection, to find the most sensitive method for spotting active lesions.
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 lead to more accurate MRI detection of active MS lesions, helping doctors better diagnose and monitor the disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed imaging study, not a treatment trial. The results may not change current practice if the new sequences do not prove significantly better.
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Conditions
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Fondation Ophtalmologique A. de Rothschild
Paris, France, 75019, France
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