This study is currently recruiting participants.
Number
08-AG-0238
Sponsoring Institute
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Recruitment Detail
Type: Participants currently recruited/enrolled Gender: Male & Female Min Age: 18 Years Max Age: N/A
Referral Letter Required
No
Population Exclusion(s)
Children
Keywords
Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Healthy Volunteers; Natural History
Recruitment Keyword(s)
None
Condition(s)
Normal Physiology
Investigational Drug(s)
Investigational Device(s)
Intervention(s)
Supporting Site
National Institute on Aging
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies provide important information on the structure and function of various body systems, including the brain, muscles, joints, heart, and blood vessels. Scientific applications of MRI scans often use techniques that need to be modified or refined before they are used in clinical studies. To develop and modify these techniques for the new Philips 3T Achieva whole-body MRI scanner, researchers are interested in conducting trial MRI scans on healthy individuals and individuals with conditions that require imaging studies.
Objectives:
- To conduct preliminary trials of the 3T MRI facility to develop and refine MRI scanning procedures.
Eligibility:
- Individuals at least 18 years of age who are able to have magnetic resonance imaging.
Design:
- Participants will be screened with a full medical history and physical examination, as well as blood and urine tests.
- Participants will have an MRI scan using the 3T scanner. Some scans may require the use of a contrast agent or radiotracer, which is a small amount of radioactive substance that will be injected before the start of the scan. Some participants may be asked to perform tasks of thinking and movement while in the scanner, in order to test the procedures required for a functional MRI scan.
- No treatment will be provided as part of this protocol.
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INCLUSION CRITERIA: Age 18 or older. Subjects or persons identified by an investigator to have a condition of interest for exploratory studies related to the patient s illness or other feature that is relevant to other or future NIA studies Capable of providing informed consent EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Any condition or non-removable device contraindicated for MRI, as assessed by the attached safety questionnaire. Weight greater than the specified limit of the scanner bed Pregnancy
Age 18 or older.
Subjects or persons identified by an investigator to have a condition of interest for exploratory studies related to the patient s illness or other feature that is relevant to other or future NIA studies
Capable of providing informed consent
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
Any condition or non-removable device contraindicated for MRI, as assessed by the attached safety questionnaire.
Weight greater than the specified limit of the scanner bed
Pregnancy
Principal Investigator
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