Clinical trials
MRI clinical trials
Below are recruiting mri clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 909 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04656431RecruitingPhase 1
Hyperpolarized imaging for CNS lymphoma
This trial tests a new type of imaging scan to see if it can better detect and monitor brain lymphoma. It may help doctors tailor treatment by seeing how the cancer responds early on.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04649008RecruitingEarly Phase 1
MRI and brain electrodes to map epilepsy areas
This early study looks at how MRI scans and implanted brain electrodes (intracranial EEG) can pinpoint where seizures start, especially in the temporal (side) lobe. It may help doctors better localize seizure sources for people whose seizures don’t respond well to medications.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04657042Recruiting
4D MRI scans to guide lung or liver cancer radiation
This trial tests whether special “4D” MRI scans can improve precision radiation planning for people with lung or liver cancer. You may get MRI scan data to better account for tumor movement, alongside your usual radiation treatment.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–82 - NCT04621357Recruiting
Testing how brain swelling affects recovery after brain bleeding
This study looks at brain swelling (“cerebral edema”) after a spontaneous brain bleed and how it relates to outcomes. It mainly involves people who can have early care and MRI scans, to better understand what affects recovery.
LilleAges 18 years+ - NCT04126018Recruiting
MRI scan comparison for certain leaking or narrowed heart valves
This trial studies how well different MRI images can assess heart valve problems—like leaking (regurgitation) or narrowing (stenosis). It may help doctors get clearer information, especially in people who may not respond well to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–90 - NCT04588025Recruiting
MRI study using a special model to measure pancreatic cancer response
This study tests a new, harmless “disposable” setup for MRI scans to measure how pancreatic cancer treatments affect the body. It may help doctors get more accurate MRI measurements, so treatment response can be assessed better.
Columbus, OhioAges 19 years+ - NCT04545957Recruiting
Radiation planning study using MRI for adults with cancer
This trial tests a “master protocol” approach to use MRI (a detailed body scan) to help plan radiation treatment for people with cancer. It may help doctors customize radiation more accurately, depending on your specific cancer type.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04539717Enrolling by invitation
Fast MRI test for liver cancer screening
This study tests a quicker MRI screening approach for people with cirrhosis to look for liver cancer early. It may help make liver cancer checkups faster and easier while still finding cancers when they are small.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04420702Recruiting
MRI scan study to improve prostate detection
This trial studies special MRI images to learn how well they can find prostate cancer before treatment. It may help doctors choose better next steps during biopsy or during active surveillance.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT04415372Enrolling by invitation
MRI brain scan study for white and gray matter in MS
This study uses detailed MRI scans to look at brain “white matter” and “gray matter” changes in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It may help researchers better understand how MS affects the brain and relates to symptoms.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18–60 - NCT04449666Recruiting
Brain scan and memory testing after bleeding from a brain aneurysm
This trial uses brain MRI scans and memory/brain-function tests in people who are recovering from a specific type of brain bleed (aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage). It aims to understand how the brain’s memory area changes after the event and how that may relate to memory function during rehabilitation.
Hessisch OldendorfAges 18–70 - NCT04312126Recruiting
How naps may improve motor learning after stroke or in healthy adults
This study tests whether taking a nap can improve how well people learn a movement task. It may help you understand how sleep affects “motor learning,” both in healthy volunteers and after stroke.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–80 - NCT04373564RecruitingPhase 4
Tracking brain and movement changes after repeated MRI contrast
This study looks at whether getting the MRI contrast dye multiple times over 5 years affects body movement and thinking skills. It compares people who had the dye repeatedly with people who have little or no exposure, using brain MRI scans and regular mental and movement testing.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–64 - NCT04334707Recruiting
Study kidney damage in people with long-term diabetes
This study is looking at different kidney health patterns in people with diabetes, especially diabetic kidney disease and people who have not developed kidney damage despite long-term diabetes. It may help researchers understand why kidney problems happen—and what protective factors might prevent them.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT01280994RecruitingPhase 2
Lung MRI test using special gas to measure breathing
This Phase 2 study uses a special type of MRI with inhaled gas to measure how well your lungs work. It may help researchers better understand lung function in healthy people and in people with lung disease.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04197297RecruitingPhase 2
Brain scan tests for biomarkers in people with brain metastases
This trial studies brain scan findings to see if specific imaging markers can help understand or predict outcomes in people with brain metastases. It may help researchers improve how brain metastases are evaluated before radiation treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04124029Recruiting
How head injuries affect brain health
This study looks at how mild or moderate head injuries (concussions) may relate to brain conditions like chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and Alzheimer's disease. By comparing people with and without head injuries, researchers hope to learn more about what causes brain changes over time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 30–90 - NCT04035642Recruiting
Single high-dose MRI-guided radiation for intermediate prostate cancer
This trial tests whether a single, image-guided radiation treatment can treat intermediate-risk prostate cancer while better protecting the urethra (the urine tube). It may help patients get effective cancer control with potentially fewer urinary side effects, depending on the results.
LisbonAges 18 years+ - NCT04073966Recruiting
MRI markers for memory changes after brain radiation
This study uses MRI scans to look at how radiation treatment for newly diagnosed brain metastases affects thinking and memory. It aims to understand the effects better, which may help guide future treatment.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04106830Recruiting
Study to follow neuroinflammation and demyelination diseases with imaging
This study builds a China-based group of people with neuroinflammatory and demyelination diseases and collects health and MRI (brain scan) information. It may help doctors better understand these conditions over time and improve future treatments.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 16–75 - NCT04033497Recruiting
MRI study to tell tumor from dead tissue after brain radiation
This study uses MRI scans to figure out whether an enlarging spot in the brain after stereotactic (focused) radiation is still living tumor or dead tissue. It may help doctors better understand what’s happening after radiation and guide next treatment decisions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT02978911Recruiting
MRI brain scan study for tumors needing skull-base surgery
This study looks at how MRI pictures can show the brain nerve pathways in adults with a skull-base tumor that needs surgery. The goal is to improve surgical planning and outcomes by better mapping what areas the surgery will affect.
BronAges 18 years+ - NCT03998852RecruitingPhase 3
PET study of brain chemical changes in stroke apathy
This Phase 3 trial uses special brain scans (PET) to understand what brain chemical systems are involved in apathy after stroke. Your results may help researchers better understand the cause of apathy and guide future treatments.
BordeauxAges 18–75 - NCT03933670RecruitingPhase 2
MRI scan with special sugar to monitor prostate cancer on surveillance
This study uses a special MRI scan using “hyperpolarized” labeled pyruvate (a sugar-like substance) to see how prostate cancer may be behaving in people who are on active surveillance. It may help researchers monitor cancer without immediate treatment, by spotting changes earlier.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mri?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 909 recruiting mri studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a mri trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a mri trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.