A Pocket-Sized MRI for strokes? new device put to the test
NCT ID NCT07751328
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This trial evaluates the safety and feasibility of a portable, low-field MRI device called Axana for imaging the brain in people with suspected stroke. Researchers will compare scans from the Axana device with standard hospital MRI scans in 60 adults, including healthy volunteers and stroke patients. The goal is to see if the portable device can produce usable images quickly and safely at the bedside, which could speed up stroke diagnosis and treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Axana portable MRI device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this portable MRI could enable faster, bedside stroke diagnosis, potentially improving outcomes in emergency and remote settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early feasibility study with a small number of participants. The device may not match the image quality of standard MRI, and technical failures or usability issues could limit its 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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Royal Melbourne Hospital, also known as RMH Parkville
Melbourne, Victoria, 3052, Australia
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