Clinical Trials

This purpose of this pilot study is to determine if there are changes in mild TBI detectible with MRE. This is the first time this novel technology has been applied to mild TBI and the anticipated results are theoretical.

The purpose of this study is to use magnetic resonance elastography to assess heart muscle stiffness in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy compared to normal subjects.

This research study is being done because we want to better understand the composition of exhaled breath and exhaled breath condensate in health and disease and at different stages of disease to determine if there are markers in this easy to collect sample that can help us understand disease progression and give earlier warning that health or disease status is declining and improve treatment for patients.

The purpose of this research study is testing a new technique for measuring stiffness of the lung. This new technique is called Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE). In this study we will look at the stiffness measurements in humans.

This research study will evaluate magnetic resonance (MR) studies (imaging and elastography) to assess methods to estimate liver fat and fibrosis among American Indians (AI) with high rates of obesity, insulin resistance and variable alcohol (EtOH) use. MR examinations in this study are obtained in the same way as routine images are obtained on MR scanners, using radio waves and magnetic fields.

The purpose of this study is to describe the changes in cardiac Magnetic Resonance Elastography stiffness in Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients pre- and post-myectomy.

The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a new ultrasound technology for evaluating Crohn's disease.

The purpose of this study is to perform multi-organ magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) in subjects with AL amyloidosis to determine feasibility of multi-organ MRE technique, and to perform multi-organ MRE in subjects with AL amyloidosis pre- and post-stem cell transplantation to obtain pilot data in patients who undergo stem cell transplantation for detection of changes post transplant.  

The purpose of this study is to develop and test the effectiveness of an investigational imaging technique called magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) to measure the stiffness (mechanical properties) of tissues.

The purpose of this study is to develop an advanced multiparametric liver magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) imaging technology for monitoring hepatic inflammation during direct acting antiviral (DAA) treatment, evaluation risks of severe liver injury, and HCC development.

A variety of liver insults lead to pathological changes in liver architecture that culminate in cirrhosis. While invasive liver biopsy was required to detect cirrhosis, the development of magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) has revolutionized our ability to detect liver fibrosis through non-invasive means that involve measurement of liver stiffness. However, a number of pathological findings occur in liver in response to various insults that precede cirrhosis and are clinically important to identify such as steatosis associated with NASH, inflammation associated with viral hepatitis, and congestion associated with cardiac hepatopathy. Detection of such entities provides essential diagnostic, prognostic, and treatment information ...

Many of the current imaging tests we have for prostate cancer are problematic in their ability to distinguish cancerous from non-cancerous prostate tissue. This study is being performed to develop better imaging techniques to better identify and characterize prostate cancer.

The purpose of this study is to gain additional information regarding use of Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) for uterine fibroid characterization. In this study, the investigators will use a new noninvasive technology, MRE, to further characterize the elastic properties of the uterine fibroids. To date, very little is known concerning how the tissue composition of the uterine fibroid may affect its treatment with Magnetic Resonance Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS).

In this study, the investigators will use a new noninvasive technology, magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), to further characterize the elastic properties of the uterine fibroids. This information will be gathered during routine ...

We have recently developed a new and novel imaging-based technique known as cardiac Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) that is capable of differentiating differing regions of myocardial stiffness in the myocardium.  The condition which myocardial stiffness has been most studied and is thought to vary the most from normal is myocardial infarction. Cardiac MRE findings in acute infarction have not been established and the prognostic significance of cardiac MRE-defined infarct stiffness are unknown. The aims of this study are to compare cardiac MRE stiffness to microvascular obstruction in acute myocardial infarction, to determine the association of cardiac MRE infarct stiffness with left ventricular ...

Mayo Clinic is developing and testing the effectiveness of an investigational imaging technique called magnetic resonance elastography (MRE). This technique measures the stiffness (mechanical properties) of tissues.

 The purpose of this study is to implement a free-breathing hepatic MRE technique capable of being performed in as little as 0.8 seconds per slice which could significantly reduce the breath-hold requirements for typical MRE exams, establish a rapid imaging protocol, and improve clinical patient throughput.

The purpose of this study is to develop MRE-based imaging biomarkers to measur the mechanical properties of the myofascial interface and determine if there are changes in these parameters in MPS patients and if these parameters can be used to monitor treatment responses and predict patient outcomes.

The purpose of this study is to see if Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) a recently developed imaging technique can be used to characterize and help stage glioma tumors and evaluate response to therapy.

The purpose of this study is to use magnetic resonance elastography to determine if the mechanical properties of either Hodgkin's or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma tumors change in response to the administration of chemotherapy agents (in which the agent is known to produce a positive treatment response) and that this change is detected by MRE within 24 hours following therapy. 

We are doing this research study to develop and test the effectiveness of a new imaging technique called magnetic resonance elastography (MRE). This technique measures the stiffness (mechanical properties) of the brain and cerebral spinal fluid.

The purpose of this research is to use advanced 3D kidney MRE imaging for detecting or characterizing hepatorenal syndrome processes, providing capabilities unavailable with other imaging techniques or serum biomarkers.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of new markers found in blood that might help to diagnose of liver cancer (HCC) early among people with cirrhosis. We hope that this study will show that these new markers could identify HCC at an earlier stage where better treatment options are available.

The purpose of this study is to determine if there are changes in mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and/or repetitive head impacts (RHI) detectible with multiparametric MR Elastography (MRE). The hypothesis is that multiparametric MR Elastography will detect changes in the mechanical properties of human head tissues in patients following head traumas.

The purpose of this study is to provide normal reference values for cardiac magnetic resonance elastography.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of radiation on normal liver tissue. This will help us develop MRI-based dose range monitoring techniques for liver Stereotactic Body Radio Therapy.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic performance of Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) shear wave elastography in the assessment of liver fibrosis compared to magnetic resonance (MR) elastography.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the mechanical properties of breast tissue on MRE (including stiffness, elasticity, viscosity, and volumetric stain) to find any correlation between these variables with breast density and background parenchymal enhancement, both of which are considered independent risk factors for breast carcinoma. We can also assess any suspicious lymph nodes noted on diagnostic MRI and correlate with stiffness values of the lymph nodes on MRI.

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate improved planning for meningioma and similar brain tumor surgery.

This study will evaluate the efficacy of capsule endoscopy (CE) versus ileocolonoscopy (IC) plus MRE for detection of active Crohn's disease (CD) in the small bowel in subjects with known CD and mucosal disease. The primary objective of the study is to assess the accuracy of CE versus IC plus MRE for detecting active CD, by visualizing the small bowel and colon in subjects with known CD and mucosal disease. There will be assessment of mucosal disease activity at baseline and 6- and 12- month follow ups. Patient satisfaction questionnaires will be completed at baseline, 6- and 12- month follow ...

The purpose of this study is to gather measurements of mechanical properties of BI-RADS 4 and 5 lesions in order to test the effectiveness of MR elastography (MRE) in differentiating benign versus malignant disease. We will also test the mechanical properties of bilateral breast tissue on MRE to find any correlation with breast density on mammograms.

The purpose of this study is to determine if vasodilators for the lungs can decrease liver stiffness, shown by Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE).  The study also aims to identify any clinical, laboratory, echocardiographic, imaging, and hemodynamic parameters that connect with improved outcomes of cardiac and liver status after starting the pulmonary vasodilators.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether cardiac magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) can detect acute myocardial infarctions in humans as areas of increased stiffness, and to compare cardiac MRE stiffness to microvascular obstruction in acute myocardial infarction.  

The primary purpose of this study is to is to develop an advanced multiparametric liver magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) imaging technology for early identification of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) involvement, differentiation, and risks of microvascular invasion.

The purpose of this pilot project is to investigate the relationship between localized brain stiffness values and functional brain activity in response to external stimuli (visual/motor).

Our current study proposes to investigate the effect of motor and or visual stimulus on the stiffness of the motor and visual cortex using a novel compact 3T MRI system having a high gradient slew rate. We plan to leverage the unique capability of the compact 3T system to be able to obtain functional images at a higher temporal resolution in comparison to the earlier studies which used a time scale ...

The purpose of this study is to assess the combined impact of post-processing methods that quantify potential biomarkers of chronic liver disease (AEF, fECS) and that improve iodine signal (vMono+) on detecting liver fibrosis and hepatic masses or esophageal varices, in comparison to routine contrast-enhanced liver CT.

The purpose of this study is to develop Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) techniques and protocol for brain applications on 7T MRI scanners.

The purpose of this study is to compare the accuracy of non-invasive MRE (Magnetic Resonance Elastography) with the results of liver biopsy and/or MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).

Investigators will compare magnetic resonance (MR) elastography and/or ultrasound elastography measurements to other forms of noninvasive methods of detecting raised intracranial pressure, including optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging measurements of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and indirect signs of raised intracranial pressure on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of menopause transition on myocardial stiffness in healthy female subjects without a history of heart disease who are expected to be close to the average age of menopause transition (~51 years), in the 48-53 year age range. All eligible subjects will undergo two study visits that will include a cardiac MRI/MRE exam, echocardiography imaging and blood test.

The purpose of this aim is to characterize the relationship between the serum estradiol level and myocardial stiffness changes in young women (<46) on estradiol replacement therapy after bilateral oophorectomy.  Subjects will be ...

The purpose of this study is to look at liver stiffness with a MRI sequence called Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE). The study will let the investigators know whether the subject's liver is normal or has increased stiffness. Increased liver stiffness often means there is chronic liver disease and fibrosis. Increased right heart pressure and congestive heart failure are considered risk factors for development of liver fibrosis. Liver fibrosis, if progressive, may lead to cirrhosis and its related complications. The increased liver stiffness may be due to a poorly functioning tricuspid valve. With this research, the investigators will be able to ...

Patients will be imaged with MRE at the time of the RT planning MRI, prior to the induction of RT and immunotherapy. Research imaging will be in addition to standard imaging studies performed at time points consistent with the standard of care (at the time of the RT planning MRI and the first clinical follow-up). An additional MRE exam will be performed at the end of treatment outside the standard of care imaging.