New MRI trick could sharpen images for hip replacement patients

NCT ID NCT04875884

First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 9 times

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 painful hip replacements. The goal is to see if the new method provides clearer pictures of the bone-implant interface and surrounding tissues.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • NYU Langone Radiology - Center for Biomedical Imaging

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10017, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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-phase study with only 22 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The modified MRI may not significantly improve image quality over the standard approach.

As listed by the trial registrant

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