MRI Markers in Multiple Sclerosis

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to develop quantitative approaches of analyzing multimodal MRI acquisitions with the goal to improve cortical lesion detection in all stages in MS, and to understand the interplay between cortical lesions, white matter lesions and functional connectivity network disruptions.

 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  •  age >18
  • Healthy control volunteers
  • Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (Relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis and progressive multiple sclerosis)

Exclusion criteria:

Patients with anxiety or claustrophobia

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Jan-Mendelt Tillema, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Jan-Mendelt Tillema M.D.

Tillema.JanMendelt@mayo.edu

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Publications

Publications are currently not available