Refinement and Assessment of New Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologies
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Nervous System Diseases
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
- Enrollment
- 500
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Improvement in quality of MRI studies in Neuroradiology
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study is being done to assess new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologies such as new hardware or software designed to improve MRI examinations of the brain, spine head and neck regions.
Detailed Description
This study is being done to assess new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologies such as new hardware or software designed to improve MRI examinations of the brain, spine, and head \& neck regions. Software and hardware are constantly being improved, new machines replace old machines, software is updated and improved as are the devices used to produce better MRI images.
Investigators
Ashok Srinivasan, M.D.
Principal Investigator
University of Michigan
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •If you are a male or a non-pregnant female patient
- •Normal volunteer
- •presenting to MRI for a clinically-ordered neurological or head and neck MRI exam
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients, who have electrically, magnetically or mechanically activated implants such as heart pacemaker, magnetic surgical clips, prostheses or implanted neurological stimulator.
- •Pregnant patients or patients who are lactating.
- •A patient who is claustrophobic
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Improvement in quality of MRI studies in Neuroradiology
Time Frame: 1 year
Specific Measurement Are: 1. Scan speed - is the new method as fast or faster than regular method(s) 2. Signal to noise - Subjectively, or quantitatively do we get the same, better, or new contrast compared to the regular methods(s). 3. Image contrast - Subjectively, or quantitatively do we get the same or better resolution compared to the regular method(s). 4. Spatial resolution - Subjectively, or quantitatively do we get the same or better resolution compared to the regular method(s). 5. Artifact - Subjectively, or quantitatively do we get the better artifact reduction compared to the regular method(s). 6. Ergonomics - Is the new software easier to work or offer more information more cleanly than the regular software 7. Patient comfort - Subjectively, does the new software and/or hardware make the patient's MRI experience more comfortable.