New MRI technique aims to spot hidden spinal cord lesions in MS
NCT ID NCT04819737
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study is testing a new MRI technique called AMIRA to see if it can find spinal cord lesions in people with multiple sclerosis better than standard MRI. Ten participants will undergo both the new and standard scans. The goal is to improve how doctors detect and monitor spinal cord damage in MS.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better detection of spinal cord damage in MS, helping doctors diagnose and monitor the disease more accurately.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The new MRI technique might not prove more useful than current methods.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital Basel, Department of Neurology
RECRUITINGBasel, 4031, Switzerland
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