Healthy volunteers needed to Fine-Tune MRI scans for aging studies
NCT ID NCT01324206
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study aims to develop and improve MRI scanning techniques for use in aging research. Healthy adults and individuals with certain conditions will undergo MRI scans, sometimes with contrast agents or while performing tasks. No treatment is given; the goal is to refine imaging methods for future studies.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 1,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2008
- 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
Healthy volunteers, male and female, 18yrs and older
- Ages
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18 to 99 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: To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all the following criteria: * Ability of subject to understand the study and stated willingness to comply with all study procedures. * Male or female, age \> 18years. * Able to speak and read English. * Capable of providing informed consent. * Subjects or persons identified by an investigator to have a condition of interest for exploratory studies as it relates to aging. These participants are not being scanned for diagnostic purposes. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: * Has condition and/or non-removable device contraindicated for MRI as per the MRI eligibility form. * Weight \> 300lbs (MRI scanner weight limit) * Is currently pregnant or a nursing mother.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institute of Aging, Clinical Research Unit
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
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