Portable brain scans could speed up ER diagnoses

NCT ID NCT06930534

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a portable MRI scanner can start scans faster than a conventional MRI in emergency patients. 100 adults in the ER who needed a brain MRI were randomly assigned to get a portable scan plus standard care, or standard care alone. Researchers measured the time from when the MRI was ordered to when the scan actually began.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Swoop Plus Mk2.0 portable brain MRI scanner
What this could lead to: If portable MRI is faster, it could help emergency departments diagnose brain conditions more quickly, potentially speeding up treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study focused on scan timing, not on patient outcomes. Portable MRI may not detect all findings as well as conventional MRI.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Patient Satisfaction

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CONVENTIONAL MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING PATIENT SATISFACTION PORTABLE MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Yale New Haven Health Emergency Department

New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States

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