Zero Echo Time MRI for spinal bone assessment
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a new MRI technique, called zero echo time (ZTE), can replace some CT scans for diagnosing spinal bone problems. If successful, you may not need a CT scan, which exposes you to radiation, and instead get all the needed information from this MRI scan.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 years or older)
- You have low back pain (either acute or chronic)
- Your doctor has already decided you need a CT scan of your lower back
- You are willing to undergo an additional MRI scan of your lower back
- You do not have any reason that would make an MRI unsafe (e.g., pacemaker, metal implants, severe claustrophobia, or pregnancy)
- You have not had spinal surgery within the last 6 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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