New MRI technique aims to spot kidney scarring Non-Invasively
NCT ID NCT04508049
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new type of MRI scan (qMT-MRI) to see if it can detect scarring in the kidneys of people with high blood pressure and narrowed kidney arteries. Researchers will compare the scan results to kidney function and injury markers. If it works, this could offer a safer, needle-free way to assess kidney damage.
What this could mean
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Active substance
qMT-MRI scan
What this could lead to
If successful, this MRI technique could become a non-invasive way to detect kidney scarring early, helping doctors predict recovery and guide treatment without needing a biopsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 24 participants. The MRI technique may not prove accurate enough for routine use, and results may not apply to all patients with kidney disease.
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States