A Study of Patterns of Contrast Deposits in the Brains of Patients with a History of Gadolinium Contrast Exposure

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to identify the area patterns of deposits in the brains of subjects who have a prior history of gadolinium contrast exposure. These results will be compared against those from a similar study on subjects with no history of gadolinium exposure.

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

Healthy adults, >18 years of age
Have had prior Gadolinium contrast MRI exams
Can safely undergo an MRI exam at this time

Exclusion Criteria

Volunteers > 18 years of age
Have had previous MRI exams that have not included gadolinium contrast
Cannot safely undergo an MRI exam at this time
Patients with prior neuropathology such as brain neoplasm, encephalopathy, and demyelinating diseases will also be excluded

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
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Laurence Eckel, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Laurence Eckel, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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