Refinement and Assessment of New MRI Technologies for Thoracic/ Cardiovascular Exams

This study is enrolling participants by invitation only.

Sponsored by:	University of Michigan
Information provided by:	University of Michigan
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00727792

Purpose

The purpose of the study is to improve MRI examinations of the chest region that will result in an improvement in patient care.

Condition	Intervention
Patient Care	Procedure: MRI

U.S. FDA Resources

Study Type:	Interventional
Official Title:	Refinement and Assessment of New MRI Technologies for Thoracic/ Cardiovascular Exams

Further study details as provided by University of Michigan:

Arms	Assigned Interventions
Group 2: Experimental additional sequences and/or modification to sequences will be added	Procedure: MRI
group 1: Active Comparator Clinically ordered MRI scan (NON MODIFIED)	Procedure: MRI

Detailed Description:

To establish an IRB-approved mechanism to recruit patients to participate in the assessment of new MRI technologies designed to improve MRI examinations of the chest region that will result in an improvement in patient care.

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

If you are a male or a non-pregnant female patient, age 18 years or older, of any ethnic background presenting to MRI for a clinically-ordered chest MRI exam, you are eligible to participate in this study.
If you are a female of child bearing potential you will be questioned for the possibility of pregnancy. Pregnancy screening, if necessary, is performed routinely by ordering physicians prior to MRI scanning to confirm the patient is not pregnant.

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.
Patients who are claustrophobic.

Contacts and Locations

No Contacts or Locations Provided

More Information

Responsible Party:	University of Michigan Health Center ( Gisela Mueller MD )
Study ID Numbers:	2004-0452
Study First Received:	July 28, 2008
Last Updated:	August 1, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00727792
Health Authority:	United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by University of Michigan:

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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 14, 2009