Magnetic Resonance Elastography as a Method to Estimate Stiffness of Soft Tissues
Recruiting · NCT01757730 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: Arunark Kolipaka
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →What this trial is about
Magnetic resonance elastography is a novel non-invasive MRI technique to obtain stiffness of soft tissues such as liver, heart, kidneys, etc. In this imaging technique a person is laid in an MR scanner and a paddle (plastic drum) is put on the area of interest to send sound vibration via a speaker placed outside the scan room which is connecting plastic drum via a plastic tube. These vibrations are scanned using MRI to estimate the stiffness of soft tissues such as liver, heart, kidneys, breast etc.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Any participant 18 years or older and are MR safe.
Exclusion criteria
- That study participants will be excluded if they have any unapproved metal in their bodies, or if the volunteers are pregnant or possible of becoming pregnant. Also if the participants are claustrophobic.
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - Columbus, Ohio, United States