AI-powered Portable MRI Abnormality Detection

Launched by KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS TRUST · Jan 27, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is testing a new type of MRI scanner that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to quickly check brain scans for any problems, especially for patients with head injuries. Traditional MRI scans can be expensive and take a long time to get, so this study aims to see if a smaller, more affordable portable MRI scanner can help doctors find issues faster and improve care for patients.

If you're an adult over 18 years old and are already scheduled for a standard brain MRI, you may be eligible to participate. This would involve having an additional scan with the portable MRI, which takes about an hour. The AI will analyze the scans and compare its findings with those from expert radiologists. By the end of the study, we hope to show whether this new portable MRI technology can be used in hospitals and clinics, making brain scans easier to access and reducing waiting times for patients. The study is funded by the Medical Research Council and has received approval from ethical committees in the UK.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults ≥18 years old. Undergoing standard brain MRI including T2-weighted sequences.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Contraindications to MRI (e.g. pacemaker, pregnancy). Poor quality MRI scans without a neuroradiology report.