Could Low-Field MRI revolutionize brain disease detection?
NCT ID NCT06947876
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two new, cheaper MRI methods to see if they can spot brain changes caused by small vessel disease, a major cause of stroke and dementia. About 85 adults aged 50 and older with early signs of the disease will get scans using both standard and low-field MRI. The goal is to make brain imaging more affordable and widely available.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 85 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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.
Who is studied
Participants who small vessel disease, Fazekas score 1 to 3. Study population will be recruited from the NHS Grampian region.
- Ages
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50 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ≥ 50 years old. * Subjects who do not report problems with memory. * Small vessel disease (Fazekas score 1 to 3). * Suitable body habitus. * Able to understand written and spoken English. Exclusion Criteria: * History of major stroke (minor stroke/Transient Ischaemic Attacks or lacunar stroke are acceptable). * Individuals unable to give informed consent. * Contra-indications to MRI scanning such as implantable cardiac devices.
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Conditions
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The places running it
2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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AMT Center, Univeristy of Aberdeen
RECRUITINGAberdeen, AB24 3FX, United Kingdom
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Aberdeen Biomedical Imaging Centre, University of Aberdeen
RECRUITINGAberdeen, AB24 3FX, United Kingdom
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