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New MRI scanner could spot ACL tears without surgery

NCT ID NCT07366619

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Imperial College London Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new type of MRI scanner called Magic Angle Directional Imaging (MADI) that can move around the patient to get clearer images of ligaments and tendons. Researchers will scan 20 adults scheduled for ACL repair surgery to see if MADI can diagnose tears more accurately than standard MRI. If it works, it may help doctors plan surgeries better and reduce the need for exploratory arthroscopy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Magic Angle Directional Imaging (MADI) MRI scanner
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a more accurate, non-surgical way to diagnose ACL tears and other ligament injuries, potentially reducing the need for exploratory surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The new scanner is a prototype and may not be widely available for years.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURIES MENISCUS TEAR

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Imperial College London

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    London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom

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  • Imperial College NHS Trust, Department of Surgery and Cancer

    RECRUITING

    London, W6 8RF, United Kingdom

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