Cine-magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Detecting Intra Abdominal Adhesions

Launched by RADBOUD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · Apr 15, 2009

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new type of MRI called functional cine-MRI to see how well it can detect and map tissue adhesions inside the abdomen. Adhesions are bands of scar tissue that can form after surgery and may lead to serious problems, like chronic pain or bowel blockages. The goal of the trial is to find out how accurately this MRI technique can identify these adhesions in patients who need to have more surgery.

To participate in this study, you need to be between the ages of 65 and 74 and have a significant scar from a previous abdominal surgery that is at least 10 centimeters long. You also need to be able to tolerate an MRI, so if you have severe claustrophobia or any condition that prevents you from having an MRI, you won't be able to join. If you decide to participate, you can expect to undergo an MRI scan that will help researchers understand if this new imaging method can improve the way doctors detect adhesions, potentially leading to safer and more effective surgeries in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with a median abdominal scar due to a previous open abdominal surgical procedures with a length of at least 10 cm and have given written consent.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Severe claustrophobia.
• • No MRI allowed