High-field Brain Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NCT02053701)
Technical Developments for High-field Brain Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) allows non-invasive measurement of the concentration of up to 18 metabolites in the brain ("neurochemical profile"). The objective of this proposal is to develop new methods for high-field brain MRS (3 to 7 Tesla). Our main hypothesis is that higher magnetic fields lead to improved spatial and temporal resolution and improved quantification precision. Aims 1. To obtain improved "neurochemical profiles" in the brain using single voxel proton MRS at very high field (3 Tesla to 7 Tesla). 2. To develop new methods for proton magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) to obtain metabolic maps at very high field (3 Tesla to 7 Tesla). Since this project is focused on technical development, only healthy volunteers will be recruited (no patients).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Center for Magnetic Resonance Research — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Age range: 18 Years
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📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Center for Magnetic Resonance Research — Minneapolis, Minnesota
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.