Evaluating Replacement of Standard-of-care Low Dose Computer Tomography (CT) Scans With Radiation-free Bone Imaging by Deep-learning Augmented Zero Echo Time (DL-ZTE) Magnetic Resonance Tomography (MRT)

Launched by ROMAN GUGGENBERGER · Aug 27, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new way to look at bone structures in people with joint diseases and inflammation, using a technique called Deep Learning Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Unlike traditional CT scans, which use X-rays and expose patients to radiation, this new MRI method aims to visualize bones without any radiation. The researchers want to find out if this new MRI can show bone details as clearly as a CT scan and if it can be used as a safer alternative in the future.

To participate in the trial, individuals aged 65 to 74 who have been referred for an MRI to check for joint issues may be eligible, provided they are willing to sign a consent form and do not have any conditions that would prevent them from having a CT scan. Participants will receive both an MRI and a CT scan of the same area to help researchers compare the two methods. This study is currently looking for volunteers, and it’s a great opportunity to contribute to safer imaging techniques in medicine.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Referral for a clinically indicated MRI examination of the musculoskeletal system to assess inflammatory and degenerative joint changes.
• • Willingness to sign the informed consent form.
• • No contraindications for a CT examination (e.g., claustrophobia).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • No signed informed consent form.
• • Patients under 18 years of age.
• • Pregnant women.
• • The calculated effective dose of the CT examination exceeds 5 mSv.