Magnetic Resonance Elastography in Patients With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Launched by OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · Mar 8, 2015

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new way to assess abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) using a technique called Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE). This method measures the stiffness of the aneurysm, which can help doctors better understand the risk of it breaking open (rupturing). Currently, doctors mainly rely on measuring the size of the aneurysm to assess risk, but MRE may provide more accurate and sensitive information. The study will also compare MRE results with traditional methods used during surgery to ensure its accuracy.

To participate in this trial, you need to be able to lie flat on your back in an MRI machine for up to 60 minutes and hold your breath for about 15 seconds. This study is open to all adults but cannot include those who are claustrophobic, pregnant, or have certain types of metal devices in their body that are not safe for MRI. If you decide to join, you will undergo an MRE scan, which is a non-invasive procedure that uses magnets and radio waves to create images of your body. Overall, this trial aims to improve how doctors monitor and manage patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Must be able to lie flat on their back in the scanner for up to 60 minutes
• • Must be able to hold breath for up to 15 seconds
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients who are claustrophobic
• • Patients who are pregnant
• • Patients with any unapproved, non-MRI save metal/devices in or on their body