Radiation-Free lung scans for kids? new MRI shows promise
NCT ID NCT02714933
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 38 times
Summary
This study tested a new MRI technique called Advanced ZTE to take pictures of children's lungs without using radiation or contrast dye. 72 children aged 6-16 who needed a chest CT scan also received this special MRI. The goal was to see if the MRI could produce clear images of the lungs, similar to a CT scan, but safer. If it works well, it could offer a radiation-free option for diagnosing lung problems in children.
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Necker hospital
Paris, Paris, 75015, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
Advanced ZTE MRI sequence
What this could lead to
If successful, this MRI method could replace CT scans for some children, avoiding radiation exposure and injections.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study focused on image quality, not on treating disease. The new MRI may not be as clear as CT for all conditions.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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