Full-Body MRI may replace painful biopsies for muscle disease diagnosis

NCT ID NCT01432613

First seen Mar 31, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looked at whether whole body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can correctly identify inflammatory muscle diseases like myositis. Researchers tested 139 people with suspected muscle inflammation to see how well MRI results matched the standard method of muscle biopsy. The goal was to find a less invasive way to diagnose these serious conditions quickly and accurately.

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Locations

  • CHU Amiens Nord

    Amiens, 80054, France

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