Could a portable MRI bring brain scans to remote areas?

NCT ID NCT07037966

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria La Fe Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a new portable, low-field MRI scanner for imaging the brain and limbs in 50 people with suspected multiple sclerosis. The goal is to see if this cheaper, smaller device can produce images good enough to help diagnose MS, especially in places where standard MRI machines are not available. Participants will receive both a standard MRI and the portable scan, and their comfort and the image quality will be compared.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Low-field portable MRI device (NextMRI prototype)
What this could lead to: If successful, this portable MRI could make brain and joint scans widely available in remote areas, reducing wait times for diagnosis.
What could go wrong: This is an early feasibility study with only 50 participants. The low-field images may not match standard MRI quality, and the device is not yet approved for routine use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

multiple sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital Universitario y Politécnico la Fe
RECRUITING

Valencia, 46026, Spain

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