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New MRI coil aims to sharpen baby pictures in the womb

NCT ID NCT02840019

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is testing a new MRI receiver coil designed specifically for pregnant women to see if it can produce clearer and faster images of the fetus. Researchers will compare the quality of these research MRI scans to standard clinical fetal MRI and ultrasound. The study will enroll 300 pregnant women, including those with healthy pregnancies and those with concerns about fetal or placental abnormalities.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Investigational MRI coil designed for pregnant women
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to clearer and faster fetal MRI scans, helping doctors better assess fetal health during pregnancy.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase device study focused on image quality, not treatment. The new coil may not significantly improve images or may be less comfortable for some women.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 300 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Start date

Jul 2016

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 60 Minute Full Research MRI Scan: * Gestational age between 18 and 40 weeks * AND * Pregnant women with a healthy pregnancy * OR * Pregnant women with a concern for fetal/placental abnormalities referred for a clinical fetal MRI by their obstetrician * OR * Pregnant women with a concern for fetal/placental abnormalities NOT referred for a clinical fetal MRI by their obstetrician * 15 Minute Add-On Research Scan: * Gestational age between 18 and 40 weeks * AND * Pregnant women with a concern for fetal abnormalities referred for a clinical fetal MRI by their obstetrician * AND * The clinical fetal MRI will occur at Boston Children's Hospital Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women with a contraindication to MRI (implanted metal, non-removable piercings, pacemaker, etc) * Pregnant women who are claustrophobic * Pregnant women who are medically unstable for an MRI

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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