MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING

This study is testing whether a special MRI scan (called biparametric MRI) can improve prostate cancer screening for men at high risk, such as Black men or those with a family history of prostate cancer. The study will enroll 100 men with low PSA levels (between 1.0 and 2.5) to s…

This study tests whether acupuncture can reduce chronic pain in people with sickle cell disease. Researchers will also use brain scans and other tests to understand how acupuncture works. The study involves 120 participants aged 14 to 80 who have had sickle cell pain in the past …

This study uses a very powerful 7 Tesla MRI scanner to take detailed pictures of the spine in 600 adults. The goal is to create a reference of normal nerve and blood vessel sizes and positions. Participants include people with chronic back pain and healthy volunteers, but not tho…

This study uses a new type of MRI called T1rho to measure brain tissue in healthy adults. Researchers want to find out what normal brain tissue looks like with this technique. About 30 healthy volunteers aged 18 and older will have one MRI scan. No drugs or treatments are given, …

This study is testing and improving how MRI machines take pictures of the brain for research purposes. Researchers will work with 230 healthy adults to make the scans clearer and reduce blurry spots. The goal is to create better tools for future studies on brain diseases.

This study tests whether a decision support tool helps high-risk Black and Latina women make informed choices about breast MRI screening. Eighty women will be randomly assigned to receive either enhanced usual care or additional decision aids. The goal is to see if the tool impro…

This study aims to improve MRI technology for imaging the brain. Researchers will test new scanning methods on 1,100 healthy adults aged 18 and older. Participants will have yearly MRI scans and may perform simple tasks like listening to sounds or tapping fingers. The goal is to …

This study aims to see if measuring how much pelvic organs move during an MRI can help doctors better diagnose endometriosis and understand why some treatments don't work. Researchers will compare MRI scans taken at rest and while pushing to measure organ movement in 52 women wit…

This study explores whether a special 3D MRI scan (called MR elastography) can measure the stiffness of pancreatic tumors and surrounding scar tissue. Researchers aim to see if these measurements help predict how the cancer will respond to chemotherapy. The study involves 200 adu…

This study looks at how a 4-week ketogenic diet changes the way the brain responds to alcohol. Twenty adults will follow the diet and complete three lab visits, including alcohol tolerance tests and brain scans. The goal is to understand if ketosis alters brain chemistry and alco…

This study is testing a new, more powerful 7-Tesla MRI scanner to see if it can take clearer pictures of the muscles, bones, and head compared to standard MRI. About 780 adults will have scans, some with specific conditions like injuries or tumors. The goal is to improve image qu…

This study tests whether a special MRI can replace invasive tests like biopsies to monitor heart transplant patients for complications. About 247 adults who have had a heart transplant will get regular MRIs over 5 years. The goal is to see if the MRI can detect problems like reje…

This study looks at why a single low dose of ketamine helps some people with hard-to-treat depression more than others. Researchers think a family history of alcohol problems may make the drug work better. They will use powerful brain scans to measure changes in brain chemicals a…

This study looks at whether using MRI scans before each radiation treatment is practical and can help doctors adjust the radiation plan for better accuracy. About 30 adults with liver or pancreatic cancer will get up to 5 extra MRIs during their radiation course. The main goal is…

This study enrolls 500 people with brain small vessel disease (CSVD) to see how genetics influence their condition. Participants get genetic testing for five key genes and are followed for at least two years. The goal is to track strokes and dementia, not to test a new treatment.

This study uses MRI to measure how brain blood flow changes when healthy adults (ages 20-40) simulate standing up and breathe extra carbon dioxide. The goal is to understand normal brain blood flow regulation, which could help future research on conditions like fainting or dement…

This study looks at how brain blood flow changes when healthy adults aged 55-69 shift from lying to standing and when they breathe extra carbon dioxide. Using MRI scans, researchers will measure blood flow and velocity. The goal is to better understand normal brain blood flow, no…