Could MRI replace CT for abdominal pain in young women, cutting radiation?

NCT ID NCT03281031

Terminated Diagnosis Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study investigates whether MRI can be used instead of CT to diagnose the cause of acute abdominal or pelvic pain in women aged 18-40 after an ultrasound has not provided a clear answer. Participants receive both an MRI and a CT scan, and researchers compare how well each test identifies the problem. If MRI proves accurate enough, it could become the preferred follow-up test, sparing young women from radiation exposure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Additional MRI Examination
What this could lead to: If MRI proves as accurate as CT, young women with abdominal pain could avoid radiation from CT scans while still getting a clear diagnosis.
What could go wrong: MRI may not be as reliable as CT in all cases, and some women might still need a CT if MRI is unclear. The study is relatively small and observational.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Abdomen, Acute Pelvic Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACUTE ABDOMINAL PAIN PELVIC PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Departement of Medical Imaging

Montpellier, 34295, France

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