New portable MRI lets you sit up and see the room
NCT ID NCT07444034
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study is testing a new portable MRI scanner designed just for the head. Unlike traditional MRI machines, this one lets you sit upright, is much quieter, and weighs only 400 kg. Researchers will compare the images from this new scanner to those from standard MRI to see if the quality is good enough for medical use. The study involves 20 healthy adults and aims to make brain imaging more comfortable and accessible.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 0.7 Tesla portable head-only MRI scanner
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make brain MRI more accessible, comfortable, and less intimidating for patients who cannot lie down or feel claustrophobic.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early pilot study with only 20 participants. The new scanner's image quality may not match conventional MRI, and it is not yet approved for routine medical use.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Minnesota
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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