MRI reveals how squeezing muscles starves tissues of oxygen
NCT ID NCT07638384
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study uses functional MRI to measure oxygen levels in arm muscles and deeper tissues when pressure is applied and when the muscle contracts. Healthy volunteers wear a brace with a blood pressure cuff and lift a 10-pound weight during scanning. The goal is to see if MRI can reliably detect oxygen changes caused by compression and movement, which could help diagnose conditions like pressure injuries.
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 improve how doctors use MRI to detect low oxygen in tissues, aiding diagnosis of conditions like pressure ulcers or compartment syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to patients or lead to immediate clinical changes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mount Sinai Hess Center
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10029, United States
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