New MRI technique could sharpen head and neck surgery
NCT ID NCT02829190
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a special type of MRI that can measure blood flow in the branches of the external carotid artery. The goal is to see if this technique works well in both healthy people and those with certain medical histories, such as prior radiation therapy or surgery. If successful, it may help surgeons better plan complex head and neck procedures. The study is currently recruiting 80 participants.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with phase-contrast flow measurement
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help surgeons better plan operations for conditions like arteriovenous malformations or reconstructive surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early feasibility study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any direct patient benefit or change in surgical outcomes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Departement of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Amiens University Hospital
RECRUITINGAmiens, Picardie, 80054, France