New MRI trick could sharpen images for hip replacement patients

NCT ID NCT04875884

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: NYU Langone Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a modified MRI technique designed to reduce image distortion caused by metal hip implants. Researchers will compare standard and modified scans in 22 adults with hip replacements to see if the new method provides clearer pictures of nearby tissues. The goal is to improve diagnosis and monitoring of complications around the implant.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Modified MRI (radiofrequency pulse polarization optimization)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to clearer MRI images for people with hip replacements, helping doctors better diagnose problems around the implant.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study with only 22 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The modified MRI may not consistently improve image quality.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, hip

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HIP ARTHROPATHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

NYU Langone Radiology - Center for Biomedical Imaging
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10017, United States

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