New MRI technique could catch osteoarthritis years earlier
NCT ID NCT04536103
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to develop a faster and more consistent MRI method to detect early signs of osteoarthritis and other joint problems. Researchers will scan 88 healthy volunteers and patients with ACL tears using MRI machines from different manufacturers. The goal is to create a standardized tool that can reliably measure cartilage health, which could lead to earlier diagnosis and better monitoring of joint diseases.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MRI scan
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a reliable, early way to diagnose osteoarthritis before it causes permanent damage, improving treatment timing.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study focused on developing the imaging method, not testing a treatment. The new MRI technique may not prove accurate enough for widespread use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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