Healthy volunteers needed to make MRI scans sharper and more reliable
NCT ID NCT05604534
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study aims to improve how MRI scans measure the body by collecting data from 200 healthy adults. Participants will have one or more MRI scans of the brain, liver, or other organs. The goal is to make these scans more consistent and useful for doctors, not to treat any disease.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2023
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2041
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government research agency
The lead sponsor is the US National Institutes of Health.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adults 18 years of age or older, in good general health, who live in the DMV area.
- Ages
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18 to 100 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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* INCLUSION CRITERIA: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study * Male or female, aged 18 years of age and older * In good general health as evidenced by medical history * Ability of subject to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. * Must have had a neurological physical exam as prescribed by NINDS policy. At the time of writing, this is required at least once every 2 years, and record of the exam should be in the medical record. This exam must be done prior to having MRI # 1. If deemed adequate by the Investigators, reports of examination by clinicians who are not Investigators on this study may be used. In addition, subjects must complete the most-recent version of the NMR safety screening form or NIH Radiology and IS MRI safety questionnaire when required at each visit. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: * Has any metal implant or objects of unknown identity or composition, or if it s known to be non-compatible with MRI, such as pacemakers, medication pumps, aneurysm clips, metallic prosthesis (such as heart valves or cochlear implants), certain orthopedic implants (pins and rods), shrapnel, or small metal fragments in the eye; * Has claustrophobia to a degree that would preclude lying comfortably in the scanner for the duration of the examination; * Cannot lie comfortably for up to 120 minutes; * Has hearing problems which would make it difficult to tolerate scanner noise; * Subjects with tattoos or permanent eye liner; liner; will not be excluded, however, tattoos carry a small risk of heating and burns. Therefore, each tattoo will be considered on a case by case basis, taking into account the age of the tattoo and the location of the tattoo on the subject s body. * Has medical health problems such as pulmonary or airway disease, heart failure, coronary artery disease, which would require physiological monitoring during the scan; * History of any medical condition that could result in an emergency medical situation while undergoing the MRI scan; * For \>7T: Has a ferromagnetic dental crown or a bridge. * Non-English speakers are excluded as it is important that volunteers understand the complex instructions required to undergo an MRI procedure, and there is no direct benefit to participants. * Pregnant women: * a) If a woman is pregnant at the time of enrollment, we will popstpone enrollment until she is no longer pregnant. * Participants will not remain on the study should they have a positive pregnancy test at a study visit.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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