In Vivo Development of Phosphorus Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology

Overview

About this study

The goal of this study is to evaluate and optimize our existing phosphorus MRI head coil and imaging sequence on healthy human volunteers. 

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:

  • Men and women.
  • Ages 18-65.
  • Able to tolerate lying motionless, flat on their back in an MRI scanner for no more than 90 minutes.

Exclusion criteria:

  • No contraindication to MRI.
  • No implanted devices within the head (shunts, clips, plates, etc.).
  • No known brain pathology of any kind (e.g., tumors, strokes, prior surgery, etc.).
  • No dental braces or retainer wires.
  • Pregnancy.

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

John Port, M.D., Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

John Port M.D., Ph.D.

(507)538-2058

Port.John@mayo.edu

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Publications

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